What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Frankfurt Airport, Dortmund central bus station, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Leeuwarden via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Mainz to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Mainz and Leeuwarden is 525 km. The road distance is 481.3 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Leeuwarden without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €55 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Leeuwarden bus from?

Mainz to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Leeuwarden train from?

Mainz to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €55 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Mainz to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Mainz to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Mainz to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Mainz to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Leeuwarden?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Leeuwarden is 481 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Mainz to Leeuwarden.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Leeuwarden?

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Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

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Mainz to Leeuwarden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Leeuwarden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
6h 16m
€60–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
11h 51m
€52–84
Drive 481.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Leeuwardencar 481.3 km
4h 49m
€86–124
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
6h 26m
€139–342
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
8h 29m
€103–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
9h 44m
€103–377
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
6h 48m
€156–243

Mainz to Leeuwarden by train

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Distance: 524.8 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Leeuwarden via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport, Dortmund central bus station, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 11h 51m.

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