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Compare bus and train for Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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€54 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Leeuwarden station.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH, FlixTrain to go to Leeuwarden by train.
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