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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Bonn is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Bonn is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Bonn Beethovenhalle und SWB via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Leiden Lammenschans and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Leiden to Bonn?

The distance between Leiden and Bonn is 296 km. The road distance is 295.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Leiden to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Bonn bus from?

Leiden to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Bonn train from?

Leiden to Bonn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Bonn?

The best way to get from Leiden to Bonn is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Leiden to Bonn bus arrive?

Leiden to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Leiden to Bonn train arrive?

Leiden to Bonn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Bonn is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Leiden to Bonn.

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

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Where can I stay near Bonn?

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Leiden to Bonn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 16 subway

There are 5 ways to get from Leiden to Bonn by train, bus, car, or subway

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 Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain Re
4h 30m
€49–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
6h 39m
€25–49
Drive 295.8 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Bonncar 295.8 km
2h 58m
€52–75
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain Re
5h 16m
€55–195
Train, line 16 subway
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the subway from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bonn Hbfsubway 16 / ...
5h 22m
€44–152

Leiden to Bonn by train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.5 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Bonn Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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