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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 42m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Leeuwarden
How to get from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM 1h50 Amsterdam 8:20 PM Leeuwarden $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 PM 1h50 Amsterdam 8:20 PM Leeuwarden $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 PM 1h50 Amsterdam 8:20 PM Leeuwarden $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:30 PM 1h50 Amsterdam 7:20 PM Leeuwarden $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Leeuwarden station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Arriva NS, Intercity, NS International to go to Leeuwarden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with NS Domestic.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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