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Compare bus and train for Hanover to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Hanover to Leeuwarden
Compare the available ways to get from Hanover to Leeuwarden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Leeuwarden costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 4h 29m versus 4h 10m 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 Hanover to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Leeuwarden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:56 AM 4h31 Hanover 10:27 AM Leeuwarden $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
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5:56 AM 4h31 Hanover 10:27 AM Leeuwarden $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
5:56 AM 4h31 Hanover 10:27 AM Leeuwarden $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
7:56 AM 4h31 Hanover 12:27 PM Leeuwarden $121 1 One-way 2 transfers9:56 AM 4h31 Hanover 2:27 PM Leeuwarden $121 1 One-way 2 transfers11:56 AM 4h31 Hanover 4:27 PM Leeuwarden $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Leeuwarden costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Leeuwarden station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Leeuwarden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
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