- 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.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Enschede to Leeuwarden
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Oct
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£27
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£27
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
1 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
1 h 56 m
Trains on 20 Oct
49
Distance
132 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Enschede to Leeuwarden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Enschede to Leeuwarden will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Fast trains
To travel from Enschede to Leeuwarden you need to make at least one change.
IC 17930+
SPR 90278:311h56Enschede station10:27Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change- IC 17934+SPR 90319:311h56Enschede station11:27Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
- SPR 7928+IC 6258:042h10Enschede station10:14Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
- SPR 7930+IC 8278:342h10Enschede station10:44Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
- SPR 7932+IC 6299:042h10Enschede station11:14Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
- IC 17930+SPR 90278:311h56Enschede station10:27Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
- IC 17934+SPR 90319:311h56Enschede station11:27Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
- IC 17938+SPR 903510:311h56Enschede station12:27Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
- IC 17942+SPR 903911:311h56Enschede station13:27Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
- IC 17946+SPR 904312:311h56Enschede station14:27Leeuwarden station£271One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Enschede to Leeuwarden
NetherlandsNetherlands
Trains from Enschede to Leeuwarden run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 1h 47m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 21:46 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Live departures
Enschede to Leeuwarden train times
The table below shows live departures for Enschede to Leeuwarden trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ST 20254+SPR 7928+IC 625 | 7:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 10:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7928+IC 625 | 8:04 Enschede station | 2h10 | 10:14 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
SPR 7928+IC 625+ ST 37436 | 8:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 10:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20204+SPR 9027+IC 17930 | 8:23 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h04 | 10:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| IC 17930+SPR 9027 | 8:31 Enschede station | 1h56 | 10:27 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7930+IC 827 | 8:34 Enschede station | 2h10 | 10:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7930+IC 827+ST 37438 | 8:34 Enschede station | 2h19 | 10:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20256+IC 629+SPR 7932 | 8:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 11:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7932+IC 629 | 9:04 Enschede station | 2h10 | 11:14 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7932+IC 629+ST 37440 | 9:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 11:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20206+IC 17934+SPR 9031 | 9:23 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h04 | 11:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| IC 17934+SPR 9031 | 9:31 Enschede station | 1h56 | 11:27 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7934+IC 831 | 9:34 Enschede station | 2h10 | 11:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7934+IC 831+ST 37442 | 9:34 Enschede station | 2h19 | 11:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20258+IC 633+SPR 7936 | 9:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 12:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7936+IC 633 | 10:04 Enschede station | 2h10 | 12:14 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7936+ST 37444+IC 633 | 10:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 12:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20208+IC 17938+SPR 9035 | 10:23 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h04 | 12:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| IC 17938+SPR 9035 | 10:31 Enschede station | 1h56 | 12:27 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7938+IC 835 | 10:34 Enschede station | 2h10 | 12:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7938+IC 835+ST 37446 | 10:34 Enschede station | 2h19 | 12:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20260+IC 637+SPR 7940 | 10:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7940+IC 637 | 11:04 Enschede station | 2h10 | 13:14 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7940+IC 637+ST 37448 | 11:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 13:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20210+SPR 9039+IC 17942 | 11:23 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h04 | 13:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| IC 17942+SPR 9039 | 11:31 Enschede station | 1h56 | 13:27 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7942+IC 839 | 11:34 Enschede station | 2h10 | 13:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7942+IC 839+ST 37450 | 11:34 Enschede station | 2h19 | 13:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20262+SPR 7944+IC 641 | 11:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7944+IC 641 | 12:04 Enschede station | 2h10 | 14:14 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7944+IC 641+ST 37452 | 12:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 14:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20212+IC 17946+SPR 9043 | 12:23 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h04 | 14:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| IC 17946+SPR 9043 | 12:31 Enschede station | 1h56 | 14:27 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7946+IC 843 | 12:34 Enschede station | 2h10 | 14:44 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
| SPR 7946+IC 843+ST 37454 | 12:34 Enschede station | 2h19 | 14:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20264+SPR 7948+IC 645 | 12:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 15:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7948+IC 645+ST 37456 | 13:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 15:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20214+IC 17950+SPR 9047 | 13:23 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h04 | 15:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7950+IC 847+ST 37458 | 13:34 Enschede station | 2h19 | 15:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20266+SPR 7952+IC 649 | 13:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 16:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7952+IC 649+ST 37460 | 14:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 16:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20216+IC 17954+SPR 9051 | 14:23 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h04 | 16:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7954+IC 851+ST 37462 | 14:34 Enschede station | 2h19 | 16:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20268+IC 653+SPR 7956 | 14:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 17:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7956+IC 653+ST 37464 | 15:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 17:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20218+SPR 9055+IC 17958 | 15:23 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h04 | 17:27 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7958+IC 855+ST 37466 | 15:34 Enschede station | 2h19 | 17:53 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
| ST 20270+SPR 7960+IC 657 | 15:53 Enschede De Eschmarke | 2h21 | 18:14 Leeuwarden station | 2 changes | |
| SPR 7960+IC 657+ST 37468 | 16:04 Enschede station | 2h19 | 18:23 Leeuwarden Camminghaburen | 2 changes | |
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Train companies: Blauwnet keolis, NS Domestic from Enschede to Leeuwarden trainsBlauwnet keolis, NS Domestic trains will get you between Enschede and Leeuwarden from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Blauwnet keolis
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Blauwnet keolis Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Blauwnet keolis Price
£27
Blauwnet keolis frequency
11 a day
NS Domestic
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average NS Domestic Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest NS Domestic Price
£27
NS Domestic frequency
4 a day
Complete guide to Leeuwarden
Things to do in Leeuwarden
Discover the best of Leeuwarden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leeuwarden trip today.
- Recommended
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Museum in the former prison where resistance fighter Mata Hari was once held. It explores crime, punishment and justice in an atmospheric setting.
- Recommended
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Historic canal house museum with period rooms and collections showing elite life in Leeuwarden across past centuries.
- Must visit
Nieuwestad
Main shopping street and canal promenade lined with historic buildings, terraces and bridges. It is central to everyday city life and ideal for strolling.
- Recommended
Prinsentuin
Pleasant waterside route with moorings, trees and old houses. It offers one of the city’s most attractive urban walks near the historic core.
- Recommended
Kleine Kerkstraat
Historic shopping street known for independent shops, handsome façades and a calmer atmosphere than the main retail streets.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Fries roggebrood
A Frisian rye bread loaf with a dense, slightly sweet texture, traditionally baked slowly and often served with cheese or bacon in Friesland.
- Vegetarian
Friese suikerbrood
Traditional sugar bread from Friesland with pearl sugar and cinnamon. It is a festive local favourite, often eaten at breakfast or with coffee.
- Vegetarian
Oranjekoek
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.
Restaurant By Us
Well-known waterside venue serving modern Dutch and French-influenced dishes in a smart yet relaxed setting.
Restaurant élevé
Stylish restaurant in the city centre known for refined seasonal cooking and an intimate, modern atmosphere.
Grand Café Post-Plaza
Popular grand café and restaurant for lunch, dinner and drinks, with a lively central location and broad menu.
Euro (€)
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining cost less than Amsterdam, while local buses and trains are fairly priced for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
OVpay
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Prices
- Single ticket
- Unknown
- Day pass
- None
To the city centre
Leeuwarden station -> Leeuwarden city centre
- Distance
- 400 m
- Travel time
- 5 min
- You can check in and out on Dutch buses and trains with a contactless debit card, credit card, phone or OV-pas.
- Leeuwarden station is within easy walking distance of the city centre, so you may not need a bus for central trips.
Best day trips from Leeuwarden by train
The most popular day trips by train from Leeuwarden are Groningen, Amsterdam, Zwolle, Utrecht and The Hague. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Leeuwarden on Omio.
Day trip from Leeuwarden to Groningen by train
Why visit Groningen for the day?
Groningen is a youthful northern Dutch city known for its student life, canals and bold Groninger Museum. Its compact centre mixes historic streets and lively squares with a strong cycling culture and an easygoing feel.
How to get from Leeuwarden to Groningen by train?
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 35m.
Day trip from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam by train
Why visit Amsterdam for the day?
Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
How to get from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam by train?
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 55m.
Day trip from Leeuwarden to Zwolle by train
Why visit Zwolle for the day?
Zwolle is a Hanseatic city known for its canals, medieval centre and the bookshop inside Broerenkerk. Historic streets and lively squares give it a calm but contemporary feel.
How to get from Leeuwarden to Zwolle by train?
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:48, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 55m.
Day trip from Leeuwarden to Utrecht by train
Why visit Utrecht for the day?
Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
How to get from Leeuwarden to Utrecht by train?
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 1h 45m.
Day trip from Leeuwarden to The Hague by train
Why visit The Hague for the day?
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and a centre of international law. Its elegant streets, notable museums and the beach at Scheveningen give the city a formal yet relaxed character.
How to get from Leeuwarden to The Hague by train?
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 26m.
FAQs: Enschede to Leeuwarden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Enschede 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Enschede to Leeuwarden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £27.
The train journey from Enschede to Leeuwarden covers a distance of 132 km and takes approximately 1h 47m. Trains run 21 per day.
The train distance from Enschede to Leeuwarden is 132 km.
The first train from Enschede to Leeuwarden leaves at 5:07.
The last train from Enschede to Leeuwarden departs at 21:46.
Trains from Enschede to Leeuwarden run approximately 21 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Enschede to Leeuwarden.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Enschede to Leeuwarden.
There is no night train service from Enschede to Leeuwarden.
The train station in Enschede that goes to Leeuwarden is Enschede station, and it arrives at Leeuwarden station.
Booking trains from Enschede to Leeuwarden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Enschede to Leeuwarden.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Enschede and Leeuwarden
Most Enschede to Leeuwarden trains use the Enschede to Leeuwarden station pair, with some services arriving at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen. Use this guide to compare Enschede and Leeuwarden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Enschede
Arrival train stations in Leeuwarden
Which Enschede station do trains to Leeuwarden leave from?
Trains from Enschede to Leeuwarden leave from Enschede. The station is 1 km from Enschede city centre at Stationsplein 1, 7511 JD Enschede, Netherlands.
EnschedeStationsplein 1, 7511 JD Enschede, Netherlands+31 900 9292
City-centre transport
Getting to Enschede from Enschede city centre
Bus2, 4, 1 · 4m · £2 · every ~20 min
Enschede train station facilities and services
Enschede has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Fellini Enschede, De Kater
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Enschede. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Enschede. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Enschede: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Enschede: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Enschede: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Enschede, Van der Valk Hotel Enschede, U Parkhotel.
Enschede De Eschmarke7534 AV Enschede, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Enschede De Eschmarke from Enschede city centre
Enschede De Eschmarke is 3 km from Enschede city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRe · 4m · £1 · every ~4 min
Bus3 · 29m · £3 · every ~9 min
Enschede De Eschmarke train station facilities and services
Enschede De Eschmarke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Enschede De Eschmarke.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Enschede De Eschmarke: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Enschede De Eschmarke: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Enschede De Eschmarke.
Enschede Drienerlo7521 PR Enschede, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Enschede Drienerlo from Enschede city centre
Enschede Drienerlo is 4 km from Enschede city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSprinter · 4m · £2
Bus1 · 8m · £2 · every ~4 min
1 · 17m · £3 · every ~4 min
Enschede Drienerlo train station facilities and services
Enschede Drienerlo has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Enschede Drienerlo.
Which Leeuwarden station do trains from Enschede arrive at?
Trains from Enschede to Leeuwarden most often arrive at Leeuwarden. Some services arrive at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Leeuwarden arrival station.
LeeuwardenStationsplein 2, 8911 AC Leeuwarden, Netherlands+31 88 671 2424
City-centre transport
Getting to Leeuwarden from Leeuwarden city centre
Leeuwarden is 1 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus3, 9, 11, 13, 21, 51, 151 · 6m · £3 · every ~13 min
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.
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen8938 AH Leeuwarden, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Leeuwarden Camminghaburen from Leeuwarden city centre
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen is 2 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainStoptrein RS1 · 3m · £2 · every ~4 min
Bus3 · 18m · £4 · every ~5 min
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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