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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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Overview: Train from The Hague to Leeuwarden
NetherlandsNetherlands
Trains from The Hague to Leeuwarden run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 27m.
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 £12
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 4:22 |
Last train 22:46 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £12
Train companies: NS Domestic from The Hague to Leeuwarden trainsNS Domestic trains will get you between The Hague and Leeuwarden from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
NS Domestic
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average NS Domestic Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest NS Domestic Price
£30
NS Domestic frequency
15 a day
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- 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.
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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.
FAQs: The Hague to Leeuwarden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from The Hague 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 The Hague to Leeuwarden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from The Hague to Leeuwarden covers a distance of 161 km and takes approximately 2h 27m. Trains run 20 per day.
The train distance from The Hague to Leeuwarden is 161 km.
The first train from The Hague to Leeuwarden leaves at 4:22.
The last train from The Hague to Leeuwarden departs at 22:46.
Trains from The Hague to Leeuwarden run approximately 20 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from The Hague to Leeuwarden.
Yes, there is a direct train between The Hague and Leeuwarden. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by NS Domestic.
There is no night train service from The Hague to Leeuwarden.
The train station in The Hague that goes to Leeuwarden is The Hague Centraal, and it arrives at Leeuwarden station.
Booking trains from The Hague to Leeuwarden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from The Hague to Leeuwarden offers scenic views of the Dutch countryside, including picturesque fields, waterways, and charming small towns, providing a pleasant and visually appealing travel experience.
Yes, you can take the train from The Hague to Leeuwarden.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in The Hague and Leeuwarden
Most The Hague to Leeuwarden trains use the Den Haag Centraal to Leeuwarden station pair, with some services arriving at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen. Use this guide to compare The Hague and Leeuwarden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in The Hague
Arrival train stations in Leeuwarden
Which The Hague station do trains to Leeuwarden leave from?
Trains from The Hague to Leeuwarden leave from Den Haag Centraal. The station is 2 km from The Hague city centre at Koningin Julianaplein 10, 2595 AA The Hague, Netherlands.
Den Haag CentraalKoningin Julianaplein 10, 2595 AA The Hague, Netherlands+31 30 751 5155
City-centre transport
Getting to Den Haag Centraal from The Hague city centre
Den Haag Centraal is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus22, 24, 28 · 4m · £1 · every ~23 min
Tram15, 3, 4, 6, 2, 34 · 2m · £1 · every ~56 min
Den Haag Centraal train station facilities and services
Den Haag Centraal 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Pavlov, The Penthouse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Centraal: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Park Centraal Den Haag, Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
Den Haag HsStationsplein 8, 2515 BV The Hague, Netherlands+31 30 751 5155
City-centre transport
Getting to Den Haag Hs from The Hague city centre
Den Haag Hs is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus22, N3 · 17m · £2 · every ~7 min
Tram15, 1, 10 · 4m · £1 · every ~22 min
15 · 7m · £1 · every ~9 min
Den Haag Hs train station facilities and services
Den Haag Hs 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: Restaurant Basaal, The Penthouse Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Hs. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Hs. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Den Haag Hs: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Den Haag Hs: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Hs: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Den Haag Central, The Student Hotel The Hague, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
Den Haag Moerwijk2532 CP The Hague, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Den Haag Moerwijk from The Hague city centre
Den Haag Moerwijk is 2 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSprinter · 7m · £1 · every ~9 min
Bus22, 29 · 29m · £2 · every ~8 min
Tram16 · 14m · £2 · every ~9 min
Den Haag Moerwijk train station facilities and services
Den Haag Moerwijk has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Den Haag Moerwijk: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Den Haag Moerwijk: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
Which Leeuwarden station do trains from The Hague arrive at?
Trains from The Hague 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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