The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Leeuwarden
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
4 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Leeuwarden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Leeuwarden will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Brussels to Leeuwarden you need to make at least 2 changes.
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2843 · 6459:565h18Brussels-North15:14Leeuwarden station£411One-way2 changes
2007+
9223+
2039 · 5398:504h54Brussels-Midi13:44Leeuwarden station£411One-way4 changes
2010+
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2051 · 55111:554h49Brussels-Central16:44Leeuwarden station£411One-way4 changes
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2039 · 539 · 8398:564h48Brussels-North13:44Leeuwarden station£411One-way3 changes
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2047 · 54710:554h49Brussels-Central15:44Leeuwarden station£411One-way4 changes
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2843 · 64510:534h21Brussels-Midi15:14Leeuwarden station£841One-way2 changes
2835 · 637+
93098:534h21Brussels-Midi13:14Leeuwarden station£841One-way2 changes
2839 · 641+
93159:534h21Brussels-Midi14:14Leeuwarden station£1101One-way2 changes
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2037 · 6378:494h25Brussels-Midi13:14Leeuwarden station£631One-way2 changes
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2041 · 6419:494h25Brussels-Midi14:14Leeuwarden station£631One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brussels to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels 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 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 280 km
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Live departures
Brussels to Leeuwarden train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Leeuwarden trains for tomorrow, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2006+ 9219+ 2035 · 535 | 8:03 Brussels-North | 4h41 | 12:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
4507+ 9531+ 2037 · 637 | 8:33 Brussels-North | 4h41 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3230+ 2835 · 637+ 9309 | 8:34 Brussels-North | 4h40 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3230+ 839+ 9309 | 8:34 Brussels-North | 5h10 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
4529+ 2037 · 637+ 9531 | 8:37 Brussels-Central | 4h37 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3230+ 2835 · 637+ 9309 | 8:39 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3230+ 839+ 9309 | 8:39 Brussels-Central | 5h05 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
2037 · 637+ 9531 | 8:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h25 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9223+ 2039 · 539 · 839 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 4h55 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
9223+ 2839 · 641 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 5h25 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
2007+ 2039 · 539 · 839 | 8:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h54 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
2835 · 637+ 9309 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h21 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9309+ 839 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h51 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
2007+ 9223+ 2039 · 539 | 8:55 Brussels-Central | 4h49 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
9223+ 2839 · 641 | 8:56 Brussels-North | 5h18 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
2039 · 539 · 839+ 9223 | 8:56 Brussels-North | 4h48 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
2007+ 9223+ 2039 · 539 | 9:03 Brussels-North | 4h41 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
4508+ 2041 · 641+ 9535 | 9:33 Brussels-North | 4h41 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3231+ 843+ 9315 | 9:34 Brussels-North | 5h10 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
3231+ 2839 · 641+ 9315 | 9:34 Brussels-North | 4h40 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
4530+ 9535+ 2041 · 641 | 9:37 Brussels-Central | 4h37 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3231+ 2839 · 641+ 9315 | 9:39 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3231+ 843+ 9315 | 9:39 Brussels-Central | 5h05 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9227+ 2043 · 543 · 843 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 4h55 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
2041 · 641+ 9535 | 9:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h25 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
2843 · 645+ 9227 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 5h25 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
2008+ 9227+ 2043 · 543 | 9:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h54 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
2839 · 641+ 9315 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h21 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9315+ 843 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h51 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
2008+ 9227+ 2043 · 543 | 9:55 Brussels-Central | 4h49 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
2843 · 645+ 9227 | 9:56 Brussels-North | 5h18 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9227+ 2043 · 543 · 843 | 9:56 Brussels-North | 4h48 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
2008+ 9227+ 2043 · 543 | 10:03 Brussels-North | 4h41 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
4509+ 9539+ 2045 · 645 | 10:33 Brussels-North | 4h41 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3232+ 847+ 9321 | 10:34 Brussels-North | 5h10 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
3232+ 2843 · 645+ 9321 | 10:34 Brussels-North | 4h40 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
4531+ 2045 · 645+ 9539 | 10:37 Brussels-Central | 4h37 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3232+ 2843 · 645+ 9321 | 10:39 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
3232+ 847+ 9321 | 10:39 Brussels-Central | 5h05 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9539+ 2045 · 645 | 10:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h25 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9231+ 2847 · 649 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 5h25 | 16:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9231+ 2047 · 547 · 847 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 4h55 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
2009+ 9231+ 2047 · 547 | 10:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h54 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
9321+ 2843 · 645 | 10:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h21 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
9321+ 847 | 10:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h51 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
2009+ 2047 · 547 · 847 | 10:55 Brussels-Central | 4h49 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
9231+ 2047 · 547 · 847 | 10:56 Brussels-North | 4h48 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
9231+ 2847 · 649 | 10:56 Brussels-North | 5h18 | 16:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
2009+ 9231+ 2047 · 547 | 11:03 Brussels-North | 4h41 | 15:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
4510+ 9543+ 2049 · 649 | 11:33 Brussels-North | 4h41 | 16:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
4532+ 9543+ 2049 · 649 | 11:37 Brussels-Central | 4h37 | 16:14 Leeuwarden station | 3 changes | |
9543+ 2049 · 649 | 11:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h25 | 16:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
2010+ 9235+ 2051 · 551 | 11:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h54 | 16:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
2010+ 2051 · 551 · 851 | 11:55 Brussels-Central | 4h49 | 16:44 Leeuwarden station | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Leeuwarden
Trains from Brussels to Leeuwarden run on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 280 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 0:55 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurostar from Brussels to Leeuwarden trainsIntercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurostar trains will get you between Brussels 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: Brussels to Leeuwarden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels 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 Brussels and Leeuwarden
Most Brussels to Leeuwarden trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Leeuwarden station pair, with some services arriving at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Leeuwarden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brussels station do trains to Leeuwarden leave from?
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi 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 and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Central 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 and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services
Brussels-Nord 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 and drink
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Which Leeuwarden station do trains from Brussels arrive at?
Getting to Leeuwarden from Leeuwarden city centre
Leeuwarden is 1 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Brasserie Oranje, Restaurant Wannee
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leeuwarden. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leeuwarden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeuwarden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeuwarden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden, Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café, Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof.
Getting to Leeuwarden Camminghaburen from Leeuwarden city centre
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen is 2 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen train station facilities and services
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen: Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen.
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