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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Leiden is to bus and train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen 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 29m.

How far is it from Aachen to Leiden?

The distance between Aachen and Leiden is 326 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Aachen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aachen to Leiden train from?

Aachen to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Aachen to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Aachen to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to Leiden train arrive?

Aachen to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Leiden is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Aachen to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 29m
€76–174
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen, Driescher Gässchen to Heerlen, Station Heerlenbus 44
2. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 23m
€30–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 833
5h 13m
€34–48
Drive 225.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leidencar 225.3 km
2h 57m
€42–60
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 53m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 35m
€151–363

Aachen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 326.2 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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