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 28m.

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 42m and costs €120 - €380.

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 28m.

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 Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Hanover to Leiden?

The distance between Hanover and Leiden is 404 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 via Enschede which takes 4h 51m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 via Enschede which takes 4h 51m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €340 and takes 3h 50m.

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.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1773+ 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 via Enschede
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 Lammenschanstrain
4h 51m
€61–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
5h 28m
€33–53
Drive 405.8 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Leidencar 405.8 km
4h 4m
€73–105
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 42m
€124–376
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain GoVolta GoVolta
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 25m
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Rheinetrain
3. Take the train from Rheine to Hilversumtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hilversum to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 37m
€63–134
Fly from Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3h 50m
€156–340
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof 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 9m
€164–399
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 55m
€120–381

Hanover to Leiden by train

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Distance: 404.3 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Lammenschans via Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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