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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Leipzig is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Leipzig is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Leiden Lammenschans and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Leiden to Leipzig?

The distance between Leiden and Leipzig is 670 km. The road distance is 629.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Leipzig without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 13m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Leiden to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Leipzig bus from?

Leiden to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Leiden to Leipzig is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 13m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €600 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Leiden to Leipzig bus arrive?

Leiden to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Leiden to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Leipzig is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Leiden to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leiden to Leipzig 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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
9h 13m
€115–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Leipzig central train stationbus N67 / ...
10h 39m
€47–79
Drive 629.6 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Leipzigcar 629.6 km
6h 25m
€112–161
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane AMS - LEJ
8h 5m
€152–583
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hammtrain
3. Take the train from Hamm to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
10h 47m
€128–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Leipzigbus Kyiv-Utrecht
16h 31m
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 37m
€124–325
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 29m
€185–400
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 57m
€141–404
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 41m
€152–414

Leiden to Leipzig by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 670.3 km
Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Leipzig Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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