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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Leiden is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Mainz to Leiden?

The distance between Mainz and Leiden is 484 km. The road distance is 435.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Leiden without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Mainz to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Leiden?

The best way to get from Mainz to Leiden is to train via Arnhem which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Mainz to Leiden bus arrive?

Mainz to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Mainz to Leiden train arrive?

Mainz to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Leiden is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Mainz to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Mainz to Leiden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 28m
€53–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to The Haguebus N1310
9h 46m
€50–72
Drive 435.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Leidencar 435.3 km
4h 17m
€80–116
Fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3h 52m
€117–316
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 42m
€51–163
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 5m
€51–168
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
4h 40m
€160–423
Fly Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
5h 54m
€154–230
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 1m
€103–289

Mainz to Leiden by train

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Distance: 484.2 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Leiden Centraal via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to The Hague once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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