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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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$57 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Brussels to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Leeuwarden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leeuwarden costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Leeuwarden station.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity, Eurostar to go to Leeuwarden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
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