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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Leiden is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Leiden is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Leiden?

The distance between Paderborn and Leiden is 362 km. The road distance is 349.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Paderborn to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Leiden train from?

Paderborn to Leiden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Leiden?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Leiden is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Paderborn to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paderborn to Leiden train arrive?

Paderborn to Leiden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Leiden is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Paderborn to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Paderborn to Leiden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn to Leiden by train, bus, or car

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 Paderborn Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
5h 9m
€65–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N69
7h 53m
€25–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Utrecht Centraal stationbus
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 37m
Drive 349.1 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Leidencar 349.1 km
3h 25m
€62–89
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 25m
€71–180

Paderborn to Leiden by train

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Distance: 362.4 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paderborn to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport once daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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