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.
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 Leeuwarden → Middelburg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Leeuwarden.
Take the train to Haarlem then take the bus to Leeuwarden Busstation.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 15m | €45($45) | hourly | 362km (225 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 15m | €53($53) | hourly | 339km (211 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €62($62) | on demand | 300km (186 miles) |
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The following major airports near Leeuwarden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.