The cheapest and fastest trains from Arnhem to Leeuwarden
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arnhem to Leeuwarden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arnhem to Leeuwarden will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 trains that leave Arnhem for Leeuwarden every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Arnhem to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 136 km
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£27 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arnhem to Leeuwarden
Trains from Arnhem to Leeuwarden run on average 56 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 56 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 00:55 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Intercity from Arnhem to Leeuwarden trainsPKP Intercity, Intercity trains will get you between Arnhem and Leeuwarden from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Arnhem to Leeuwarden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arnhem 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Arnhem and Leeuwarden
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main entrance.
- Restaurant Verheyden
- Dudok Arnhem
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Holiday Inn Express Arnhem
- Hotel Haarhuis
- Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis
- Located in the main hall
- 5,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Line 1, Line 3, Line 5
- Train: NS services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Stationsweg.
- Brasserie Oranje
- Restaurant Wannee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden
- Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café
- Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof
- Located in the main hall
- 252 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to major Dutch cities
Most popular train connections from Arnhem
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