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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 train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Leeuwarden:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Leeuwarden costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM12h30Hanover8:45 AMLeeuwarden$411One-way0 transfers
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8:15 PM12h30Hanover8:45 AMLeeuwarden$411One-way0 transfers
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8:15 PM12h30Hanover8:45 AMLeeuwarden$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Leeuwarden:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Leeuwarden costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 to go to Leeuwarden by train.
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