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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Leiden is to train which costs €14 - €29 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Leiden is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Central Station and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Leiden?

The distance between Arnhem and Leiden is 128 km. The road distance is 109.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €14 - €29.

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

The train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraal takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Leiden bus from?

Arnhem to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Leiden train from?

Arnhem to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Leiden?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Leiden is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €14 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 365 bus, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Arnhem to Leiden bus arrive?

Arnhem to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Arnhem to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arnhem to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Leiden is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Arnhem to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Arnhem to Leiden - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 365 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Arnhem to Leiden by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
1h 31m
€14–29
Bus, line 365 bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N69 / ...
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Leiden, Groenoordbus 365
3h 6m
€17–26
Drive 109.3 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Leidencar 109.3 km
1h 21m
€20–29

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Distance: 127.7 km
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14–29 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza in around 3h 6m.

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