The average train between Budapest and Leiden takes 18h 58m and the fastest train takes 16h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 18h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Leiden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Leiden station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
Budapest to Leiden train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Leiden train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Leiden Lammenschans station.
Book your Budapest to Leiden train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Budapest and Leiden is 1,162.2 km. The road distance is 1,545 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Leiden Lammenschans via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 15h 33m.