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 €65 - €100 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €110 - €340.

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/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

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 Centraal via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Leiden?

The distance between Leipzig and Leiden is 841 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 56m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 56m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 9h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €450 and takes 6h 5m.

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 Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Leiden is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Leipzig to Leiden.

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
8h 56m
€116–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
9h 31m
€68–97
Drive 629.5 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Leidencar 629.5 km
6h 19m
€129–186
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LEJ - AMS
6h 5m
€186–443
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain
10h 41m
€117–217
Train #2
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
10h 55m
€88–152
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
5h 21m
€119–340
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
5h 54m
€171–439
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
6h 40m
€193–393
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 35m
€156–382

Leipzig to Leiden by train

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Distance: 840.8 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Arnhem Centraal in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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