- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$41
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$41
Fastest journey on Sep 08
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
2 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 08
34
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
ST 37411+
IC 622 · IC 722 · IC 2622
ST 37411+
IC 622 · IC 1524
ST 37413+
IC 824 · IC 2624
ST 37417+
IC 828 · IC 2628
ST 37419+
IC 630 · IC 1532
IC 832 · IC 2632
IC 622 · IC 722 · IC 2622
IC 820 · IC 2620
IC 630 · IC 730 · IC 2630
IC 634 · IC 734 · IC 2634Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m 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 Leeuwarden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.56 (€-9.34). The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Leeuwarden to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 816 · SPR 4323 | 5:07 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h28 | 7:35 AM Amsterdam RAI | 1 transfer | |
IC 816 · IC 2616 | 5:07 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h15 | 7:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 618 · IC 718 · IC 2618 | 5:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h07 | 7:53 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 618 · IC 718 · SPR 4325 | 5:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h19 | 8:05 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
IC 618 · IC 1520 | 5:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h13 | 7:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 820 · IC 2620 | 6:16 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h06 | 8:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 820 · SPR 4327 | 6:16 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h19 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam RAI | 1 transfer | |
SPR 9022 · SPR 4324 | 6:33 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h49 | 9:22 AM Amsterdam RAI | 1 transfer | |
ST 37411+ IC 622 · IC 1524 | 6:35 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h24 | 8:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 37411+ IC 622 · IC 722 · IC 2622 | 6:35 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h17 | 8:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IC 622 · IC 722 · IC 2622 | 6:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h06 | 8:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 622 · IC 722 · SPR 4329 | 6:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h19 | 9:05 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
IC 622 · IC 1524 | 6:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h13 | 8:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 37413+ IC 824 · IC 2624 | 7:05 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h17 | 9:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 37415+ IC 626 · IC 726 · IC 2626 | 7:35 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h17 | 9:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ST 37415+ IC 626+ ICE 242 | 7:35 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h27 | 10:02 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 37417+ IC 828 · IC 2628 | 8:05 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h17 | 10:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 828 · SPR 4335 | 8:16 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h19 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam RAI | 1 transfer | |
IC 828 · IC 2628 | 8:16 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h06 | 10:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 9030 · SPR 4332 | 8:33 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h49 | 11:22 AM Amsterdam RAI | 1 transfer | |
ST 37419+ IC 630 · IC 1532 | 8:35 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h24 | 10:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 37419+ IC 630 · IC 730 · IC 2630 | 8:35 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h17 | 10:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IC 630 · IC 730 · SPR 4337 | 8:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h19 | 11:05 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
IC 630 · IC 730 · IC 2630 | 8:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h06 | 10:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 630 · IC 1532 | 8:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h13 | 10:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ST 37421+ IC 832 · IC 2632 | 9:05 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h16 | 11:21 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 832 · SPR 4339 | 9:16 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h19 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam RAI | 1 transfer | |
IC 832 · IC 2632 | 9:16 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h05 | 11:21 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 9034 · SPR 4336 | 9:33 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h49 | 12:22 PM Amsterdam RAI | 1 transfer | |
ST 37423+ IC 634 · IC 734 · IC 2634 | 9:35 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h17 | 11:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ST 37423+ IC 634+ ICE 240 | 9:35 AM Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2h24 | 11:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 634 · IC 734 · SPR 4341 | 9:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h19 | 12:05 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
IC 634 · IC 734 · IC 2634 | 9:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h06 | 11:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 634+ ICE 240 | 9:46 AM Leeuwarden station | 2h13 | 11:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Amsterdam Centraal -> Dam Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leeuwarden to Amsterdam trains use the Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam RAI. Use this guide to compare Leeuwarden and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam RAI 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: Restaurant As, Restaurant Riva
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam RAI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam RAI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam RAI: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Amsterdam City, Holiday Inn Amsterdam, Motel One Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk 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: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
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