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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Leiden is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €100 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Paris to Leiden?

The distance between Paris and Leiden is 484 km. The road distance is 463.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Paris to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Leiden bus from?

Paris to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Leiden train from?

Paris to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Leiden?

The best way to get from Paris to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Paris to Leiden bus arrive?

Paris to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Paris to Leiden train arrive?

Paris to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Paris to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Leiden is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Paris to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Leiden.

Paris to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, 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 (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 24m
€107–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to The Haguebus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 55m
€35–50
Drive 463.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to Leidencar 463.8 km
5h 1m
€81–117
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 24m
€122–341
Train via Paris Gare Du Nord
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
3h 25m
€76–252
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
6h 8m

Paris to Leiden by train (Eurostar)

87Weekly Trains

3h 24mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.6 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €95–200 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to The Hague twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 6h 59m.

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