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 €50 - €90 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 train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €110 - €330.

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 Centraal via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

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 48m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 48m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €480 and takes 6h 6m.

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

There are 10 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
8h 48m
€150–346
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
9h 28m
€52–86
Drive 629.5 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Leidencar 629.5 km
6h 21m
€111–160
Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LEJ - AMS
6h 6m
€146–475
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
9h 26m
€120–256
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Roeblingen Am See 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 42m
€91–214
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
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
5h 17m
€113–327
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
6h 12m
€154–423
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
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 48m
€204–452
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PRG - AMS
8h 6m
€126–325

Leipzig to Leiden by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 840.9 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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