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Compare bus and train for Duisburg to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Leeuwarden:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Leeuwarden costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-9.38. The journey takes 3h 22m versus 2h 59m 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 Duisburg to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Leeuwarden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:25 PM7h08Duisburg7:33 PMLeeuwarden€431One-way2 transfers
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12:25 PM7h08Duisburg7:33 PMLeeuwarden€431One-way2 transfers
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12:25 PM7h08Duisburg7:33 PMLeeuwarden€431One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Leeuwarden:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Leeuwarden costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Leeuwarden station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Leeuwarden by train.
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