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How to get fromBrussels to Leidenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam CentraaltrainThalys / ...
    2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden CentraaltrainIntercity
    1h 50m
    €50–107
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to The Haguebus813 / ...
    4h 21m
    €14–21
  3. Bus, line 45 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to The HaguebusBlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Hogewoerdbus45
    3h 18m
  4. Drive 172.6 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Leidencar172.6 km
    2h 7m
    €32–46
  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Brussels National Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)planeBRU - AMS
    2h 27m
    €105–343
  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam CentraaltrainEurostar / ...
    2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden CentraaltrainIntercity
    1h 50m
    €21–91

Brussels to Leiden by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Leiden, Hogewoerd via The Hague and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 3h 18m.

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