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 €30 - €55 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €60 - €130.

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 30m.

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 Hbf and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Emmerich and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Hanover to Leiden?

The distance between Hanover and Leiden is 468 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 3h 23m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 European Sleeper, depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Leiden?

The best way to get from Hanover to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €330 and takes 3h 51m.

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 European Sleeper, arrive at Emmerich 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?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 9 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 Hbf to Emmerichtrain European Sleeper
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 23m
€64–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
5h 30m
€34–55
Drive 406.3 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Leidencar 406.3 km
4h 3m
€72–104
Fly from Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3h 51m
€162–330
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 45m
€61–145
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain GoVolta
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 26m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3h 43m
€135–390
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
5h 11m
€174–450
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
5h 57m
€136–342

Hanover to Leiden by train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Emmerich and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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