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 €65 - €100 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Leiden is to subway and fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €120 - €320.

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/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

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 Centraal via S Spandau Bhf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Germany to Leiden?

The distance between Germany and Leiden is 214 km. The road distance is 686.9 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 Enschede which takes 8h 3m and costs €50 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Leiden?

The best way to get from Germany to Leiden is to train via Enschede which takes 8h 3m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 3h 47m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Germany to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Leiden is 687 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Germany to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Subway to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the subway from D-Steinstraße U to D-Flughafen Terminal Ssubway
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 35m
€126–320
Train via Enschede
cheapest
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
8h 3m
€51–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N131
11h 28m
€65–97
Drive 686.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Leidencar 686.9 km
6h 21m
€126–182
Fly from Frankfurt
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3h 47m
€124–297
Fly from Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3h 52m
€116–309
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
8h 46m
€88–175

Germany to Leiden by train

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Distance: 213.7 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Leiden Centraal via S Spandau Bhf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport once daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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