The distance between Leiden and Leeuwarden is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Leiden 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 → Leiden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Leeuwarden.
There are several options for getting from Leiden to Leeuwarden by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Leiden and Leeuwarden is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Leiden and Leeuwarden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leiden to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Leeuwarden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leiden and Leeuwarden with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 25m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and Leeuwarden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Leiden and Leeuwarden. We recommend that you drive to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the train to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Leiden and Leeuwarden. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to Leeuwarden is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 25m | €27($27) | hourly | 232km (144 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €37($37) | on demand | 176km (109 miles) |
The following major airports near Leeuwarden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.