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Musée du Louvre
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeuwarden to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeuwarden to Paris will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
To travel from Leeuwarden to Paris you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Leeuwarden to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 540 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 540 km |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 5:46 |
Last train 22:16 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leeuwarden to Paris.
The table below shows live departures for Leeuwarden to Paris trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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840+ 9358 | 11:16 Leeuwarden station | 6h24 | 17:40 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
642 · 2844+ 9358 | 11:46 Leeuwarden station | 5h54 | 17:40 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
844+ 9364 | 12:16 Leeuwarden station | 6h32 | 18:48 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
646 · 2848+ 9364 | 12:46 Leeuwarden station | 6h02 | 18:48 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
848+ 9370 | 13:16 Leeuwarden station | 6h24 | 19:40 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
650 · 2050+ 9552+ 9374 | 13:46 Leeuwarden station | 6h23 | 20:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
650 · 2050+ 9552+ 9474 | 13:46 Leeuwarden station | 6h23 | 20:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
650 · 2852+ 9370 | 13:46 Leeuwarden station | 5h54 | 19:40 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
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828+ 9340 | 8:16 Leeuwarden station | 6h23 | 14:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
630 · 2832+ 9340 | 8:46 Leeuwarden station | 5h53 | 14:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
832+ 9536+ 9350 | 9:16 Leeuwarden station | 6h54 | 16:10 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
634 · 2034+ 9536+ 9450 | 9:46 Leeuwarden station | 6h24 | 16:10 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
634 · 2034+ 9536+ 9350 | 9:46 Leeuwarden station | 6h24 | 16:10 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
836+ 9352 | 10:16 Leeuwarden station | 6h29 | 16:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
836+ 9452 | 10:16 Leeuwarden station | 6h29 | 16:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
638 · 2840+ 9352 | 10:46 Leeuwarden station | 5h59 | 16:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
638 · 2840+ 9452 | 10:46 Leeuwarden station | 5h59 | 16:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
638 · 2038+ 9540+ 19736 | 10:46 Leeuwarden station | 7h30 | 18:16 Paris Gare du Nord | 4 changes | |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Most Leeuwarden to Paris trains use the Leeuwarden to Paris Gare du Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon. Use this guide to compare Leeuwarden and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon 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: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse 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: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
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