What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden is to train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen, Hbf and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Aachen station west, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen, Hbf and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden?

The distance between Aachen, Hbf and Leiden is 326 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.

How do I travel from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 32m and costs €70 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen, Hbf to Leiden bus from?

Aachen, Hbf to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen, Hbf to Leiden train from?

Aachen, Hbf to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden?

The best way to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 32m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Aachen, Hbf to Leiden bus arrive?

Aachen, Hbf to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where does the Aachen, Hbf to Leiden train arrive?

Aachen, Hbf to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen, Hbf to Leiden is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden?

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 32m
€72–199
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Dordrechttrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Dordrecht to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 12m
€30–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 833
6h 32m
€36–55
Drive 227.2 km
1. Drive from Aachen, Hbf to Leidencar 227.2 km
2h 59m
€41–59
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf-Bilktrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 59m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 35m
€148–433

Aachen, Hbf to Leiden by train

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Distance: 326.2 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Aachen, Hbf, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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