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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Leiden is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Brussels-North train station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Caen to Leiden?

The distance between Caen and Leiden is 724 km. The road distance is 602.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €75 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Caen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Leiden train from?

Caen to Leiden train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Caen to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Caen to Leiden bus arrive?

Caen to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Caen to Leiden train arrive?

Caen to Leiden train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Leiden is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Caen to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

Caen to Leiden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 27m
€77–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to The Haguebus 813 / ...
12h 46m
€43–89
Drive 602.2 km
1. Drive from Caen to Leidencar 602.2 km
6h 47m
€106–153
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 34m
€147–382
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitebus
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
10h 38m
€107–278
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
8h 20m
€135–350
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORY - AMS
8h 38m
€125–360

Caen to Leiden by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Caen to Leiden Centraal via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Brussels-North train station, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 12h 46m.

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