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

The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schiphol to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Schiphol and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Schiphol to Leeuwarden station. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Zuideinde and arriving at Leeuwarden, Busstation via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Alkmaar, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Schiphol and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Schiphol station to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport Train Station and arriving at Leeuwarden via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Schiphol to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Schiphol and Leeuwarden is 215 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Schiphol to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €26 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Schiphol to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Leeuwarden bus from?

Schiphol to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Schiphol to Leeuwarden train from?

Schiphol to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Train or bus from Schiphol to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Schiphol to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Schiphol to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Schiphol to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Alkmaar Station(Wognumsebuurt).

Where does the Schiphol to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Schiphol to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.

Can I drive from Schiphol to Leeuwarden?

Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Leeuwarden is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Schiphol to Leeuwarden.

Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 801+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.

Schiphol to Leeuwarden - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Schiphol to Leeuwarden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
3h 21m
€27–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alkmaar Station(Wognumsebuurt)bus N1367
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
4h 32m
€25–35
Drive 149.1 km
1. Drive from Schiphol to Leeuwardencar 149.1 km
1h 43m
€27–39

Schiphol to Leeuwarden by bus and train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.4 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Schiphol, Netherlands and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schiphol, Zuideinde to Leeuwarden, Busstation via Schiphol, Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Alkmaar Station(Wognumsebuurt), and Alkmaar, Station in around 4h 32m.

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