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

The cheapest way to get from Solingen to Leiden is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solingen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Solingen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Solingen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Solingen Mitte and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Solingen to Leiden?

The distance between Solingen and Leiden is 251 km. The road distance is 251.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Solingen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Solingen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solingen to Leiden bus from?

Solingen to Leiden bus services, operated by Stadtwerke Solingen GmbH, depart from Solingen Mühlenplatz station.

Where do I catch the Solingen to Leiden train from?

Solingen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Solingen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Solingen to Leiden is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can line 683 bus and bus and line 369 bus and line 365 bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Solingen to Leiden bus arrive?

Solingen to Leiden bus services, operated by Stadtwerke Solingen GmbH, arrive at Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf station.

Where does the Solingen to Leiden train arrive?

Solingen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Solingen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Solingen to Leiden is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Solingen to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Solingen to Leiden - 5 ways to travel via train, line 683 bus, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Solingen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Solingen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Solingen Mühlenplatz and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf, Düsseldorf central bus station, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
4h 8m
€38–118
Line 683 bus, bus, line 369 bus, line 365 bus
1. Take the bus from Solingen Mühlenplatz to Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bfbus 683
2. Take the bus from Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf to Düsseldorf Hbfbus S8
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plazabus 369
5. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport to Leiden, Groenoordbus 365
7h 2m
Drive 251.9 km
1. Drive from Solingen to Leidencar 251.9 km
2h 37m
€44–64
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Wuppertal-Vohwinkel to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 5m
€46–132
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Stoptrein RE19
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 50m
€48–108

Solingen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 251.2 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Solingen Mitte to Leiden Lammenschans via Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solingen Mühlenplatz to Leiden, Groenoord via Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf central bus station, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, and Schiphol, Airport in around 7h 2m.

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