What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 4h and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Leeuwarden station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Leeuwarden, Busstation via Amsterdam, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas, Purmerend, Tramplein and Alkmaar, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Leeuwarden via Maastricht and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Aachen to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Aachen and Leeuwarden is 404 km. The road distance is 319.5 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Leeuwarden without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden without a car is to train via Maastricht which takes 5h 43m and costs €60 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leeuwarden bus from?

Aachen to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leeuwarden train from?

Aachen to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden is to train via Maastricht which takes 5h 43m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Aachen to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Aachen to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where does the Aachen to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Aachen to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Maastricht station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Leeuwarden?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Leeuwarden is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Aachen to Leeuwarden.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Leeuwarden?

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Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 721+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.

Aachen to Leeuwarden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Leeuwarden by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Maastricht
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Maastricht
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwarden
5h 43m
€64–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena833
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation350
7h 44m
€36–73
Drive 319.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leeuwarden319.5 km
4h
€58–83
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
6h 23m
€150–402
Train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to LeeuwardenIntercity
5h 51m
€63–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Station201 / ...
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
6h 12m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Leeuwarden
6h 25m
€145–467

Aachen to Leeuwarden by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.5 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Aachen West to Leeuwarden via Maastricht and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Leeuwarden, Busstation via Amsterdam, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas, Purmerend, Tramplein, and Alkmaar, Station in around 7h 44m.

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