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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Geneva via The Hague and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Geneve via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Leiden to Geneva?

The distance between Leiden and Geneva is 988 km. The road distance is 832 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Leiden to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Geneva bus from?

Leiden to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Geneva train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Geneva?

The best way to get from Leiden to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 19h.

Where does the Leiden to Geneva bus arrive?

Leiden to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Leiden to Geneva train arrive?

Leiden to Geneva train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Geneva is 832 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Leiden to Geneva.

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

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

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Leiden to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leiden to Geneva by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
8h 36m
CHF 160–331
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Genevabus FlixBus N839
19h
CHF 50–108
Drive 832 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Genevacar 832 km
9h 48m
CHF 133–192
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
5h 48m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chambérytrain Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 27m
CHF 143–490
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
16h 4m
CHF 131–443
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 37m
CHF 79–270
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
6h 59m
CHF 112–295

Leiden to Geneva by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 987.7 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Geneve via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Geneva via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, and Brussels-North train station in around 19h.

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