How to travel from Middelburg to Leeuwarden, Netherlands

The distance between Middelburg and Leeuwarden is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Middelburg to Leeuwarden by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Leeuwarden.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Haarlem then take the bus to Leeuwarden Busstation.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Leeuwarden.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middelburg and Leeuwarden

There are several options for getting from Middelburg to Leeuwarden by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Middelburg and Leeuwarden is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Middelburg and Leeuwarden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middelburg to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Middelburg and Leeuwarden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middelburg and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middelburg to Leeuwarden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rotterdam Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Middelburg and Leeuwarden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Middelburg and Leeuwarden. We recommend that you drive to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middelburg to Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Middelburg and Leeuwarden. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middelburg to Leeuwarden is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middelburg and Leeuwarden

Transport options from Middelburg to Leeuwarden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€45($45)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 15m
€53($53)
hourly339km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€62($62)
on demand300km (186 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