How to travel from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden, Netherlands

The distance between Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden is around 134km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LeeuwardenApeldoorn if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zwolle and then to Leeuwarden.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Leeuwarden.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance134km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden

There are several options for getting from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 1h 35m.

The distance between Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden is around 134km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Deventer and Zwolle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Leeuwarden is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Leeuwarden. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Apeldoorn and Leeuwarden. The distance is around 134km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Transport options from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€34($34)
hourly138km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€28($28)
on demand134km (83 miles)

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Airports near Leeuwarden

The following major airports near Leeuwarden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Leeuwarden
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Leeuwarden
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Leeuwarden