There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden by train, bus, rideshare, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
3h 45m€28–59Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
5h 11m€28–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Leeuwarden201.6 km
2h 18mDrive 201.6 km
- Drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwardencar 201.6 km
2h 18m€36–52Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain Thalys
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
4h 9m€34–80Train #2
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
4h 32m€33–68
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Rotterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Leeuwarden via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Leeuwarden is 246 km. The road distance is 201.6 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €27 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden, including transfers.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam Airport (RTM), Netherlands and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Leeuwarden.
There are 797+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Leeuwarden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.