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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Leiden is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Leiden is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €110.

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. 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 Centraal via Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Hanover to Leiden?

The distance between Hanover and Leiden is 407 km. The road distance is 405.8 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 52m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 or bus from Hanover to Leiden?

The best way to get from Hanover to Leiden is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.

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 Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Leiden?

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

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

Hanover to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hanover to Leiden by train, bus, car, 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 52m
€65–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
5h 29m
€25–42
Drive 405.8 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Leidencar 405.8 km
4h 4m
€71–102
Train to Bremen Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
5h 42m
Bus via Amsterdam
1. Take the bus from Hannover to Amsterdambus Kyiv-Amsterdam
13h 52m
Fly from Hannover Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
5h 50m

Hanover to Leiden by train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.1 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Centraal via Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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