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Overview: Train from Leeuwarden to Harlingen
NetherlandsNetherlands
Trains from Leeuwarden to Harlingen run on average 24 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 24m.
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
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 15:20 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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
Train companies: Arriva NS from Leeuwarden to Harlingen trainsArriva NS trains will get you between Leeuwarden and Harlingen from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Arriva NS
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Arriva NS Duration
24m
Cheapest Arriva NS Price
£7
Train companies: Arriva NS from Leeuwarden to Harlingen trainsArriva NS trains will get you between Leeuwarden and Harlingen from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Arriva NS
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Arriva NS Duration
24m
Cheapest Arriva NS Price
£7
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Complete guide to Harlingen
Things to do in Harlingen
Discover the best of Harlingen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Harlingen trip today.
- Must visit
Hannemahuis
City museum in a historic mansion, covering Harlingen’s maritime past, ceramics, interiors and local history.
- Recommended
Tegelfabriek Museum
Compact museum devoted to the tradition of Harlinger aardewerk, with displays on local pottery and decorative ceramics.
- Recommended
Harlinger Aardewerk & Tegelfabriek
Working pottery and visitor venue where you can see traditional ceramic production and browse heritage-inspired pieces.
- Must visit
Zoutsloot
Picturesque canal street lined with historic houses, bridges and waterside views, ideal for a classic Harlingen walk.
- Recommended
Oude Binnenhaven
The old harbour area combines quays, historic buildings and ferries, capturing Harlingen’s active maritime atmosphere.
- Recommended
Voorstraat
Central shopping and strolling street with independent shops and handsome façades in the historic town centre.
Snert
A Dutch split pea soup with pork and smoked sausage. It is a winter staple in Friesland and often eaten thick enough to stand a spoon in.
- Gluten-free
Haring
Lightly smoked herring, often served cold with onions or on bread. Harlingen’s fishing heritage makes herring a classic local seafood taste.
Hollandse garnalen
Small North Sea shrimp, usually peeled and served simply on bread or in salads. They reflect the Wadden coast’s long fishing tradition.
Restaurant 't Havenmantsje
Established restaurant in Harlingen serving seafood, meat and seasonal dishes in a relaxed historic setting near the harbour.
Restaurant Nooitgedagt
Popular harbour-area restaurant known for fish, shellfish and classic Dutch mains, with a casual atmosphere suited to lunch or dinner.
Grand Café Levels
Well-known grand café and restaurant on the waterfront, good for coffee, drinks and straightforward Dutch and international dishes.
Euro (€)
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining cost less than Amsterdam, while local buses and ferries are reasonable 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
- €55+ 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 fine.
FAQs: Leeuwarden to Harlingen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeuwarden to Harlingen 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 Harlingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Leeuwarden to Harlingen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Leeuwarden to Harlingen covers a distance of 26 km and takes approximately 24m. Trains run 24 per day.
The train distance from Leeuwarden to Harlingen is 26 km.
The first train from Leeuwarden to Harlingen leaves at 5:20.
The last train from Leeuwarden to Harlingen departs at 15:20.
Trains from Leeuwarden to Harlingen run approximately 24 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leeuwarden to Harlingen.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leeuwarden to Harlingen.
To travel from Leeuwarden to Harlingen, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Leeuwarden to Harlingen.
The train station in Leeuwarden that goes to Harlingen is Leeuwarden station, and it arrives at Harlingen.
The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Harlingen is by train, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Leeuwarden to Harlingen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leeuwarden to Harlingen offers scenic views of the Frisian countryside, with picturesque landscapes featuring lush green fields, traditional Dutch windmills, and charming villages.
To fully explore Harlingen, two to three days are recommended, allowing time to visit local attractions and enjoy the coastal scenery.
Yes, you can take the train from Leeuwarden to Harlingen.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeuwarden and Harlingen
Most Leeuwarden to Harlingen trains use the Leeuwarden to Harlingen Haven station pair, with some services arriving at Harlingen. Use this guide to compare Leeuwarden and Harlingen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Leeuwarden
Arrival train stations in Harlingen
Which Leeuwarden station do trains to Harlingen leave from?
Trains from Leeuwarden to Harlingen leave from Leeuwarden. The station is 1 km from Leeuwarden city centre at Stationsplein 2, 8911 AC Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
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.
Which Harlingen station do trains from Leeuwarden arrive at?
Trains from Leeuwarden to Harlingen most often arrive at Harlingen Haven. Some services arrive at Harlingen, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Harlingen arrival station.
Harlingen HavenNoorderhaven 86, 8861 BM Harlingen, Netherlands+31 900 2021163
Harlingen Haven train station facilities and services
Harlingen Haven has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Harlingen Haven.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Harlingen Haven.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Harlingen Haven: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Harlingen Haven: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Harlingen Haven.
Harlingen8861 GD Harlingen, Netherlands
Harlingen train station facilities and services
Harlingen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Harlingen.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Harlingen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Harlingen: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Harlingen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Harlingen.
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