The distance between Arnhem and Leeuwarden is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Arnhem 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 Leeuwarden → Arnhem if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zwolle and then to Leeuwarden.
There are several options for getting from Arnhem to Leeuwarden by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Arnhem and Leeuwarden is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Arnhem and Leeuwarden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arnhem to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Arnhem and Leeuwarden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arnhem and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arnhem to Leeuwarden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Arnhem and Leeuwarden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arnhem and Leeuwarden. We recommend that you drive to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arnhem to Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arnhem and Leeuwarden. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arnhem to Leeuwarden is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 55m | €29($29) | hourly | 168km (105 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €34($34) | on demand | 161km (100 miles) |
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