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 €35 - €65 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 drive which takes 6h 22m and costs €120 - €180.

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 Centraal via Berlin Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Germany to Leiden?

The distance between Germany and Leiden is 685 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 which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Leiden?

The best way to get from Germany to Leiden is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 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 Amsterdam Centraal 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 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
7h 35m
€107–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N131
11h 27m
€38–63
Drive 686.3 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Leidencar 686.3 km
6h 22m
€121–174
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
4h 48m
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 51m
€97–188
Fly from Frankfurt, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
5h 52m
Fly from Hamburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
5h 57m

Germany to Leiden by train

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Distance: 684.9 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Leiden Centraal via Berlin Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport once daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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