- Must visit
Fries Museum
Friesland’s main museum presents regional history, art and changing exhibitions in a modern building near the station and city centre.
Cheapest price on 18 Oct
£30
Average ticket price on 18 Oct
£30
Fastest journey on 18 Oct
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Oct
2 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Oct
56
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden you need to make at least one change.
SPR 4029 · IC 827
SPR 4325 · IC 725 · IC 625
SPR 4323 · IC 823
SPR 4617 · SPR 4317 · SPR 9023
SPR 4617 · SPR 4317 · SPR 9021 · IC 621
SPR 4323 · IC 823
SPR 4327 · IC 827
SPR 4335 · IC 835
SPR 4331 · IC 831
SPR 4341 · IC 741 · IC 641Trains from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Leeuwarden trains for tomorrow, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 4617 · SPR 4317 · SPR 9023 | 5:55 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h32 | 9:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4617 · SPR 4317 · SPR 9021 · IC 621 | 5:55 Amsterdam Centraal | 3h19 | 9:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
SPR 4317 · SPR 9021 · IC 621 | 6:06 Amsterdam RAI | 3h08 | 9:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4317 · SPR 9023 | 6:06 Amsterdam RAI | 3h21 | 9:27 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4025 · IC 823 | 7:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 9:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4025 · IC 823+ ST 37434 | 7:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h32 | 9:51 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4323 · IC 823 | 7:36 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 9:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4027 · IC 725 · IC 625 | 7:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 10:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4325 · IC 725 · IC 625 | 8:05 Amsterdam RAI | 2h09 | 10:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4029 · IC 827 | 8:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 10:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4029 · IC 827+ ST 37438 | 8:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h32 | 10:51 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4327 · IC 827 | 8:36 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 10:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4031 · IC 729 · IC 629 | 8:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 11:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4329 · IC 729 · IC 629 | 9:05 Amsterdam RAI | 2h09 | 11:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4033 · IC 831 | 9:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 11:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4033 · IC 831+ ST 37442 | 9:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h32 | 11:51 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4331 · IC 831 | 9:36 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 11:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4035 · IC 733 · IC 633 | 9:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 12:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4333 · IC 733 · IC 633 | 10:05 Amsterdam RAI | 2h09 | 12:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4037 · IC 835+ ST 37446 | 10:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h34 | 12:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4037 · IC 835 | 10:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 12:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4335 · IC 835 | 10:36 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 12:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4039 · IC 737 · IC 637 | 10:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4337 · IC 737 · IC 637 | 11:06 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4041 · IC 839 | 11:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4041 · IC 839+ ST 37450 | 11:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 13:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4339 · IC 839 | 11:36 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4043 · IC 741 · IC 641 | 11:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4341 · IC 741 · IC 641 | 12:06 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4045 · IC 843 | 12:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4045 · IC 843+ ST 37454 | 12:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 14:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4343 · IC 843 | 12:36 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4047 · IC 745 · IC 645 | 12:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4345 · IC 745 · IC 645 | 13:06 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4049 · IC 847 | 13:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4049 · IC 847+ ST 37458 | 13:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 15:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4347 · IC 847 | 13:36 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4051 · IC 749 · IC 649 | 13:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h25 | 16:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4349 · IC 749 · IC 649 | 14:06 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 16:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4053 · IC 851 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 16:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 4053 · IC 851+ ST 37462 | 14:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 16:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4351 · IC 851 | 14:36 Amsterdam RAI | 2h08 | 16:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
IC 2651 · IC 851+ ST 37462 | 14:38 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 16:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4057 · IC 855+ ST 37466 | 15:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 17:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
IC 2655 · IC 855+ ST 37466 | 15:38 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 17:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4061 · IC 859+ ST 37470 | 16:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 18:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
IC 2659 · IC 859+ ST 37470 | 16:38 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 18:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4065 · IC 863+ ST 37474 | 17:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 19:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
IC 2663 · IC 863+ ST 37474 | 17:38 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 19:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4069 · IC 867+ ST 37478 | 18:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 20:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
IC 2667 · IC 867+ ST 37478 | 18:38 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 20:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4073 · IC 871+ ST 37482 | 19:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 21:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
IC 2671 · IC 871+ ST 37482 | 19:38 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h15 | 21:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4077 · IC 875+ ST 37486 | 20:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 22:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4081 · IC 879+ ST 37490 | 21:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 23:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
SPR 4085 · IC 883+ ST 37494 | 22:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 2h38 | 0:58 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
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Friesland’s main museum presents regional history, art and changing exhibitions in a modern building near the station and city centre.
Museum in the former prison where resistance fighter Mata Hari was once held. It explores crime, punishment and justice in an atmospheric setting.
Historic canal house museum with period rooms and collections showing elite life in Leeuwarden across past centuries.
Main shopping street and canal promenade lined with historic buildings, terraces and bridges. It is central to everyday city life and ideal for strolling.
Pleasant waterside route with moorings, trees and old houses. It offers one of the city’s most attractive urban walks near the historic core.
Historic shopping street known for independent shops, handsome façades and a calmer atmosphere than the main retail streets.
A Frisian rye bread loaf with a dense, slightly sweet texture, traditionally baked slowly and often served with cheese or bacon in Friesland.
Traditional sugar bread from Friesland with pearl sugar and cinnamon. It is a festive local favourite, often eaten at breakfast or with coffee.
A Frisia-inspired clove biscuit or cake, linked to local baking traditions. Its warm spice flavour makes it a classic treat with coffee or tea.
Well-known waterside venue serving modern Dutch and French-influenced dishes in a smart yet relaxed setting.
Stylish restaurant in the city centre known for refined seasonal cooking and an intimate, modern atmosphere.
Popular grand café and restaurant for lunch, dinner and drinks, with a lively central location and broad menu.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining cost less than Amsterdam, while local buses and trains are fairly priced for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Leeuwarden station -> Leeuwarden city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Leeuwarden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeuwarden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Leeuwarden trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Leeuwarden station pair, with some services arriving at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Leeuwarden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam RAI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Restaurant Riva
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam RAI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam RAI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam RAI: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Amsterdam City, Holiday Inn Amsterdam, Motel One Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
Leeuwarden is 1 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Brasserie Oranje, Restaurant Wannee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leeuwarden. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leeuwarden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeuwarden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeuwarden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden, Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café, Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof.
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen is 2 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen.
Available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen: Taxis.
Available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen.
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