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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Leiden is to bus via Aachen Main Train Station which costs €16 - €25 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Heerlen and Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Aachen to Leiden?

The distance between Aachen and Leiden is 268 km. The road distance is 226.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Aachen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leiden train from?

Aachen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Aachen to Leiden is to train which takes 4h and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Aachen to Leiden bus arrive?

Aachen to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Aachen to Leiden train arrive?

Aachen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Leiden is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Aachen to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1650+ hotels available in Leiden.

Aachen to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Leiden 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
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Leiden CentraalIntercity
4h
€44–141
Bus via Aachen Main Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen Main Train Station to The Hague Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643
6h 41m
€17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to The HagueN93 / ...
5h 1m
€18–36
Drive 226.2 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leiden226.2 km
2h 54m
€41–59
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3h 46m
€126–307
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
3h 44m
€121–377

Aachen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 267.8 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Aachen West to Leiden Centraal via Heerlen and Eindhoven in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to The Hague twice daily. Tickets cost €14–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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