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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Leiden is to train which costs €27 - €60 and takes 4h 11m.

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 15m.

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 West and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Heerlen and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Aachen to Leiden?

The distance between Aachen and Leiden is 243 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 4h 11m and costs €27 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Aachen to Leiden is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal 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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There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
4h 11m
€28–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 833
5h 15m
€34–51
Drive 225.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Leidencar 225.3 km
2h 57m
€41–59
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 54m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aachen, Driescher Gässchen to Heerlen, Stationbus 44
2. Take the train from Heerlen to Dordrechttrain
3. Take the train from Dordrecht to Leiden Centraaltrain
4h 26m
€30–65
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 34m
€149–434

Aachen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 243.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Aachen West to Leiden Lammenschans via Heerlen and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 11m. 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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