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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 an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Leeuwarden:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leeuwarden costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 4h 10m versus 3h 54m 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.
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How to get from Brussels to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Leeuwarden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 AM6h45Brussels4:30 PMLeeuwarden€201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:45 AM6h45Brussels4:30 PMLeeuwarden€201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:45 PM6h35Brussels8:20 PMLeeuwarden€231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:45 AM6h45Brussels5:30 PMLeeuwarden€361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Leeuwarden:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Leeuwarden costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 58 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-Central 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, Intercity, Eurostar, Intercity, EuroCity to go to Leeuwarden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
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