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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Leiden is to fly which costs €110 - €270 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Leiden is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via 9 Katëshet A, Tirana, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 34m.

How far is it from Athens to Leiden?

The distance between Athens and Leiden is 2241 km. The road distance is 2787 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Leiden without a car is to train and bus via Budapest which takes 36h 10m and costs €210 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Athens to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Leiden bus from?

Athens to Leiden bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Leiden?

The best way to get from Athens to Leiden is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs €185 - €195 and takes 40h 34m.

Where does the Athens to Leiden bus arrive?

Athens to Leiden bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 5:20 PM in Athens and 4:20 PM in Leiden.

Can I drive from Athens to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Leiden is 2787 km. It takes approximately 26h 27m to drive from Athens to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1820+ hotels available in Leiden.

Athens to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Leiden by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ATH - AMS
6h 34m
€112–265
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ATH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
9h 38m
€89–306
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
36h 10m
€218–478
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Antwerpen-Centraalbus
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to The Haguebus 813 / ...
40h 34m
€186–191
Drive 2,787 km
1. Drive from Athens to Leidencar 2,787 km
26h 27m
€516–745
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ATH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 38m
€108–258
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane ATH - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
8h 37m
€106–370
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane ATH - RTM
7h 15m
€194–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to The Haguebus
2d 2h
€212–262
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larissa to Frankfurt am Mainbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
2d 4h
€299–472
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Leidencar
30h 2m
€520–743

Athens to Leiden by train and bus

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Distance: 2,241 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Leiden, Netherlands?

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Tirana, 9 Katëshet A, Terminal D, Tirana, Antwerpen-Centraal, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 40h 34m.

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