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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Leiden is to fly and train which costs €140 - €300 and takes 6h 38m.

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 4h 21m and costs €130 - €290.

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 Pristina which takes 35h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 FP Travel, 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 4h 21m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Rotterdam, which costs and takes 45h 5m.

Where does the Athens to Leiden bus arrive?

Athens to Leiden bus services, operated by FP Travel, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Leiden?

Leiden is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 8:12 AM in Athens and 7:12 AM in Leiden.

Can I drive from Athens to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Leiden is 2787 km. It takes approximately 26h 30m to drive from Athens to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1898+ hotels available in Leiden.

Athens to Leiden - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

Q: 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 Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Rotterdam Central Station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 5m.

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There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Leiden by plane, train, bus, night train, 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
4h 21m
€137–287
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane ATH - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 25m
€131–361
Train, bus via Pristina
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Würzburgbus
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Siegburg Bftrain 41
5. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
6. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
35h 52m
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
3. Take the night train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain En
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
40h 46m
€210–405
Drive 2,787 km
1. Drive from Athens to Leidencar 2,787 km
26h 30m
€510–737
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
6h 38m
€146–299
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Rotterdambus
45h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to The Haguebus
2d 2h
€212–412
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
€297–473
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Leidencar
30h 2m
€517–738

Athens to Leiden by train, bus, foot, tram, and night train

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40h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,241 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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 Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Central Station, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 45h 5m.

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