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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Leiden is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Leiden is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Leiden. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Berlin Südkreuz train station and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Leiden. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Berlin Hbf, Deventer and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Germany to Leiden?

The distance between Germany and Leiden is 216 km. The road distance is 686.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Leiden without a car is to train via Deventer which takes 7h 37m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Germany to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Leiden bus from?

Germany to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Leiden train from?

Germany to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Leiden?

The best way to get from Germany to Leiden is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Deventer, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 7h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Germany to Leiden bus arrive?

Germany to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Germany to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Leiden is 686 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Germany to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Germany to Leiden by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 48m
€115–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N131
11h 27m
€50–88
Train via Deventer
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Deventertrain Ice
2. Take the train from Deventer to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
7h 37m
€68–175
Drive 686.3 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Leidencar 686.3 km
6h 22m
€123–177
Fly from Frankfurt
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3h 52m
€115–291
Fly from Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3h 57m
€90–270
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain GoVolta GoVolta
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
10h 1m

Germany to Leiden by train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.7 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

KLM flies from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Leiden Lammenschans via Berlin Hbf, Deventer, and Utrecht Centraal in around 7h 37m.

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