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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Alsace is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Alsace is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Scherwiller via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Est and Selestat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Leiden to Alsace?

The distance between Leiden and Alsace is 969 km. The road distance is 599.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Alsace without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 33m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Leiden to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Alsace train from?

Leiden to Alsace train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Alsace?

The best way to get from Leiden to Alsace is to train via Paris which takes 8h 33m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 38m.

Where does the Leiden to Alsace train arrive?

Leiden to Alsace train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Alsace?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Alsace is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Leiden to Alsace.

Where can I stay near Alsace?

There are 3179+ hotels available in Alsace.

Leiden to Alsace - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leiden to Alsace by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Selestattrain Tgv
8h 33m
€172–364
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Strasbourgbus N846 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
13h 18m
€49–72
Drive 599.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Alsacecar 599.1 km
6h 37m
€105–151
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Selestattrain
6h 39m
€101–279
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
9h 40m
€124–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 38m
€49–82
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain
8h 4m
€155–377
Fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
3. Take the train from Thionville to Strasbourgtrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain
8h 5m
€123–351
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain
8h 4m
€170–376
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain
8h 41m
€174–378

Leiden to Alsace by train and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

€172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 968.6 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Alsace, France?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Scherwiller via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Selestat in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Colmar 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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