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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Leiden is to bus via The Hague which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Rotterdam Central Station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Lyon to Leiden?

The distance between Lyon and Leiden is 931 km. The road distance is 837.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €170 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Lyon to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leiden bus from?

Lyon to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leiden train from?

Lyon to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Leiden?

The best way to get from Lyon to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €170 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 14h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Leiden bus arrive?

Lyon to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Lyon to Leiden train arrive?

Lyon to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Leiden is 837 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Lyon to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Leiden.

Lyon to Leiden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Leiden by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 50m
€170–318
Bus via The Hague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N760
14h 37m
€46–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 21m
€49–143
Drive 837.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Leidencar 837.3 km
9h 10m
€149–215
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
4h 40m
€106–280
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
6h 53m
€107–192
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
6h 30m
€100–369
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
6h 37m
€126–373

Lyon to Leiden by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 50mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rotterdam twice daily. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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