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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Leiden is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Leiden is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Frankfurt and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Leiden?

The distance between Leipzig and Leiden is 813 km. The road distance is 629.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €130 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Leipzig to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Leiden bus from?

Leipzig to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Leiden train from?

Leipzig to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Leiden?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Leiden is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €550 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Leipzig to Leiden bus arrive?

Leipzig to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Leipzig to Leiden train arrive?

Leipzig to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Leiden is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Leipzig to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Leipzig to Leiden - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Leiden 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
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
8h 51m
€133–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
9h 28m
€48–78
Drive 629.5 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Leidencar 629.5 km
6h 21m
€111–161
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LEJ - AMS
7h 46m
€153–533
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hammtrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain
10h 20m
€128–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leipzig to Utrechtbus Kyiv-Utrecht
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
15h 51m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
7h 22m
€125–326
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 58m
€141–375
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
7h 45m
€148–394
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
8h 17m
€148–379
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
8h 48m
€186–397

Leipzig to Leiden by train

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Distance: 812.5 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Frankfurt and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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