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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Leiden is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Leiden station. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Berlin to Leiden?

The distance between Berlin and Leiden is 658 km. The road distance is 686.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Leiden without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 6h 31m and costs €100 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Berlin to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Leiden bus from?

Berlin to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Leiden?

The best way to get from Berlin to Leiden is to train via Enschede which takes 6h 31m and costs €100 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Berlin to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berlin to Leiden train arrive?

Berlin to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Leiden is 687 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Berlin to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Leiden.

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Train via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
6h 31m
€105–386
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N131 / ...
9h 38m
€57–89
Drive 686.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Leidencar 686.9 km
6h 21m
€124–179
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
4h 9m
€96–306
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 34m
€76–167
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 58m
€73–349
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 32m
€102–319
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
6h 20m
€110–384
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
5h 42m
€157–512

Berlin to Leiden by train

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Distance: 658.3 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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