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

The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Leiden is to bus which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belgium to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Belgium and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Belgium station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Belgium and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Belgium to Leiden?

The distance between Belgium and Leiden is 177 km. The road distance is 172.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Belgium to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 2h 21m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Belgium to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belgium to Leiden bus from?

Belgium to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Belgium to Leiden train from?

Belgium to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Belgium to Leiden?

The best way to get from Belgium to Leiden is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 2h 21m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Belgium to Leiden bus arrive?

Belgium to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Belgium to Leiden train arrive?

Belgium to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Belgium to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Leiden is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Belgium to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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

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Train via Brussels-Midi
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2h 21m
€46–86
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to The Haguebus 813 / ...
4h 21m
€19–28
Drive 172.7 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Leidencar 172.7 km
2h 4m
€31–45
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 32m
€125–332
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2h 43m
€21–58
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Roosendaaltrain Ec
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 2m
€25–52

Belgium to Leiden by tram and train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.3 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Leiden Centraal via Gare Du Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to The Hague every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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