How to get to Leeuwarden from Enschede

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Compare coach and train for Enschede to Leeuwarden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Enschede to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 132 km

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£27

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£26

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£27

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2h 36m

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2h 6m

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4h 55m

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4h 25m

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2h 2m

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The cheapest way to travel from Enschede to Leeuwarden is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Enschede to Leeuwarden:

A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Enschede to Leeuwarden costing on average £27.

The fastest way to travel from Enschede to Leeuwarden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Enschede and Leeuwarden including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£0. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Enschede to Leeuwarden

How to get to Leeuwarden from Enschede by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Enschede to Leeuwarden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Blauwnet keolisIC 17942+NS DomesticSPR 9039
    11:311h56
    Enschede station
    13:27Leeuwarden station
    £271One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Blauwnet keolisIC 17942+NS DomesticSPR 9039
    11:311h56
    Enschede station
    13:27Leeuwarden station
    £271One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Blauwnet keolisIC 17942+NS DomesticSPR 9039
    11:311h56
    Enschede station
    13:27Leeuwarden station
    £271One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Blauwnet keolisIC 17946+NS DomesticSPR 9043
    12:311h56
    Enschede station
    14:27Leeuwarden station
    £271One-way
    1 change
  • Blauwnet keolisIC 17934+NS DomesticSPR 9031
    9:311h56
    Enschede station
    11:27Leeuwarden station
    £271One-way
    1 change
  • Blauwnet keolisIC 17930+NS DomesticSPR 9027
    8:311h56
    Enschede station
    10:27Leeuwarden station
    £271One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Enschede to Leeuwarden

Travel to Leeuwarden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Enschede to Leeuwarden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Enschede and Leeuwarden including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Enschede to Leeuwarden is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Enschede to Leeuwarden:

A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Enschede to Leeuwarden costing on average £27.

The fastest way to travel from Enschede to Leeuwarden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 55m.

The Enschede to Leeuwarden distance is approximately 132 km.
The average frequency per day from Enschede to Leeuwarden is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Enschede and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Enschede to Leeuwarden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Enschede station and arrive in Leeuwarden station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Enschede, Centraal Station and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Enschede to Leeuwarden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by coach.
  • Travel with Blauwnet keolis, NS Domestic to go to Leeuwarden by train.
Omio customers who travel from Enschede to Leeuwarden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Eindhoven, Berlin, Groningen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeuwarden and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Enschede to Leeuwarden, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Leeuwarden, you can visit AquaZoo Friesland, a family-friendly zoo with aquatic and land animals. Explore vibrant local markets for unique Dutch treats and crafts or enjoy a canal tour to see the city from a different perspective. Visit the historic Waagplein, a lively square with cafes and shops, or take a cycling tour through the scenic Frisian countryside. For cultural sights, check out the Fries Museum, Oldehove, Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics, Blokhuispoort, and De Groene Ster for outdoor activities.
To fully appreciate Leeuwarden's cultural heritage, museums, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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