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Compare train and bus for Leeuwarden to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.43 (€-9.34). The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 49m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leeuwarden to Amsterdam
How to get from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:45 AM1h50Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat)11:35 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:45 AM1h50Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat)11:35 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:45 AM1h50Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat)11:35 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
ST 37421+
IC 832 · IC 26329:05 AM2h17Leeuwarden Camminghaburen11:22 AMAmsterdam Centraal$411One-way2 transfers- ST 37417+IC 828 · IC 26288:05 AM2h17Leeuwarden Camminghaburen10:22 AMAmsterdam Centraal$411One-way2 transfers
- ST 37441+IC 852 · IC 26522:05 PM2h17Leeuwarden Camminghaburen4:22 PMAmsterdam Centraal$411One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeuwarden and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeuwarden station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, NS Domestic, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Qbuzz B.V. to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity, NS Domestic.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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