Day trip from Brussels to Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden lies 280 km (174 mi) north of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 280 km (174 mi) apart, Leeuwarden is a realistic day trip from Brussels: about 4 h 33 min each way by road.
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| Brussels | Leeuwarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 124,481 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
What changes when you arrive in Leeuwarden
Crossing from Belgium into The Netherlands: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Leeuwarden
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Staying in Leeuwarden
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Common questions
How far is Leeuwarden from Brussels?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north of Brussels; by road roughly 342 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Leeuwarden by road?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.