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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Liège is to bus which costs €21 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Liège is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Liège?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Liège. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Liège Guillemins via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Liège?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Liège. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Liège-Guillemins via Rotterdam Centraal and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Leiden to Liège?

The distance between Leiden and Liège is 278 km. The road distance is 218 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Liège without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 8m and costs €27 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Leiden to Liège, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Liège bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Liège train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Liège?

The best way to get from Leiden to Liège is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 8m and costs €27 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Leiden to Liège bus arrive?

Leiden to Liège bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Where does the Leiden to Liège train arrive?

Leiden to Liège train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Liège?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Liège is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Leiden to Liège.

Where can I stay near Liège?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Liège.

Leiden to Liège - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Leiden to Liège by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-ZuidEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
3h 8m
€27–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Liège Guillemins1924
5h 55m
€21–60
Drive 218 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Liège218 km
2h 44m
€39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
3h 20m
€103–367
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to MaastrichtIntercity
3h 52m
€44–147

Leiden to Liège by train

334Weekly Trains

3h 8mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.7 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Liège, Belgium?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Liège-Guillemins via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Liège Guillemins once a week. Tickets cost €17–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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