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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Leiden is to train via Leiden Centraal which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €110 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Hanover to Leiden?

The distance between Hanover and Leiden is 451 km. The road distance is 406.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Hanover to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Leiden train from?

Hanover to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Leiden?

The best way to get from Hanover to Leiden is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €330 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Hanover to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hanover to Leiden train arrive?

Hanover to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Leiden is 406 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Hanover to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Hanover to Leiden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Hanover to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Utrecht Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
4h 43m
€80–156
Train via Leiden Centraal
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain GoVolta
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
6h 19m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
5h 29m
€39–56
Drive 406.3 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Leidencar 406.3 km
4h 3m
€75–108
Fly from Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3h 42m
€164–322
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 15m
€55–124
Train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3h 41m
€113–400
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
4h 49m
€176–417
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
5h 17m
€149–374

Hanover to Leiden by train

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Distance: 451.3 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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