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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Leiden is to fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Leiden is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Rotterdam Central Station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Lyon Part Dieu, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Leiden?

The distance between Barcelona and Leiden is 1284 km. The road distance is 1456.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Leiden without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 23m and costs €330 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Barcelona to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Leiden bus from?

Barcelona to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Leiden train from?

Barcelona to Leiden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Leiden?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Leiden is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €330 - €550 and takes 12h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 23h 43m.

Where does the Barcelona to Leiden bus arrive?

Barcelona to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Barcelona to Leiden train arrive?

Barcelona to Leiden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Leiden is 1456 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Barcelona to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Leiden.

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There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Leiden by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BCN - AMS
5h 8m
€75–240
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 7m
€61–252
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 23m
€331–535
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
23h 43m
€126–203
Drive 1,456.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Leidencar 1,456.1 km
15h 1m
€269–388
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BCN - RTM
5h 44m
€197–564
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BCN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 19m
€94–335
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
14h 14m
€294–468
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Perpignanbus
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
25h
€146–243

Barcelona to Leiden by train

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Distance: 1,283.7 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Leiden, Netherlands?

Vueling Airlines, Transavia Holland, and KLM fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Leiden Centraal via Lyon Part Dieu, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 12h 23m.

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