- Must visit
Fries Museum
Leading Frisian museum on history, art, and culture. It is the city’s top museum and a must for understanding the region.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Leeuwarden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Leeuwarden will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hamburg for Leeuwarden on Tue, Jul 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
On Tue, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Leeuwarden costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
The journey is about 18m faster (3h 49m by train vs 4h 7m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 (€57) vs $80 (€66)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Leeuwarden trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:42 AM Hamburg | 4h32 | 11:14 AM Leeuwarden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Hamburg | 4h32 | 12:14 PM Leeuwarden | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Hamburg | 4h29 | 3:14 PM Leeuwarden | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Leeuwarden run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:50, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 29m |
First train 12:50 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Leeuwarden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leeuwarden trip today.
Leading Frisian museum on history, art, and culture. It is the city’s top museum and a must for understanding the region.
National ceramics museum in a former city palace. Famous for fine pottery, royal links, and its elegant historic setting.
Interactive museum in Mata Hari’s birthplace, exploring her life, myth, and international fame through compact exhibits.
Main shopping street and canal promenade lined with monuments, bridges, and terraces. Ideal for first-time city walks.
Historic square at the heart of the old town, framed by major civic buildings and often used for markets and events.
Elegant central square near the palace quarter, surrounded by monuments and a good starting point for heritage walks.
Fries suikerbrood is a rich Frisian sweet bread with pearl sugar and cinnamon, traditionally baked for celebrations and often served with butter.
Oranjekoek is a classic Frisian cake flavored with anise and citrus, topped with pink glaze. It is a festive specialty strongly linked to Leeuwarden and Friesland.
Dúmkes are traditional Frisian cookies made with anise and hazelnut or almond. They are especially associated with regional home baking and local coffee breaks.
Elegant fine dining in central Leeuwarden, known for refined seasonal tasting menus and polished service in a historic setting.
Well-regarded city restaurant serving modern Dutch and French-inspired dishes in a stylish but relaxed atmosphere near the canals.
Traditional brewery venue where you can try local beers and hearty dishes in a casual setting linked to Leeuwarden's beer culture.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are cheaper than Amsterdam, while local buses and trains remain fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change for cafés is appreciated.
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Leeuwarden station -> Wilhelminaplein, Leeuwarden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Leeuwarden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeuwarden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Leeuwarden trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Leeuwarden station pair, with some services arriving at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Leeuwarden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Leeuwarden is 1 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Brasserie Oranje, Restaurant Wannee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leeuwarden. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leeuwarden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeuwarden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeuwarden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden, Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café, Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof.
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen is 2 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen.
Available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen: Taxis.
Available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen.
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