Hamburg to Leeuwarden by train

Going from Hamburg to Leeuwarden by train

About to set off from Hamburg to Leeuwarden by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Hamburg and Leeuwarden

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: €20.36

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Hamburg to Leeuwarden daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Leeuwarden on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 43 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 00:44: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 23:37: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 00:33: departure of first train on weekends

• 23:37: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 25 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Hamburg to Leeuwarden

The quickest time by train is 4 hours and 26 minutes, travelling a total distance of 280 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Hamburg to Leeuwarden trains

Tickets for travel to Leeuwarden along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Leeuwarden

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Leeuwarden.