How to travel from Tilburg to Leeuwarden, Netherlands

The distance between Tilburg and Leeuwarden is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

2 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Zwolle and then to Leeuwarden.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Leeuwarden.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tilburg and Leeuwarden

There are several options for getting from Tilburg to Leeuwarden by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Tilburg and Leeuwarden is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Tilburg and Leeuwarden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tilburg to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Tilburg and Leeuwarden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tilburg and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tilburg 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 3hrs.

Dutch Railways run train services between Tilburg and Leeuwarden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Tilburg and Leeuwarden. We recommend that you drive to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tilburg to Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Tilburg and Leeuwarden. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tilburg to Leeuwarden is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Transport options from Tilburg to Leeuwarden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€36($36)
hourly252km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€50($50)
on demand240km (149 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