Hamburg to Leeuwarden by bus
Leeuwarden lies 280 km (174 mi) west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 342 km (212 mi) of road.
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| Hamburg | Leeuwarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 2 million | 124,481 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 8911–8941 |
What changes when you arrive in Leeuwarden
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Hamburg to Leeuwarden
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Staying in Leeuwarden
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Common questions
How far is Leeuwarden from Hamburg?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, west of Hamburg; by road roughly 342 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Leeuwarden by bus?
About 5 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Leeuwarden?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Leeuwarden?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.