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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Leiden is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Leiden is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld central train station and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Leiden?

The distance between Bielefeld and Leiden is 387 km. The road distance is 321.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Bielefeld to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Leiden bus from?

Bielefeld to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld central train station.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Leiden train from?

Bielefeld to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Leiden?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Leiden is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bielefeld to Leiden train arrive?

Bielefeld to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Leiden is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Bielefeld to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Bielefeld to Leiden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bielefeld to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 46m
€64–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N69
7h 9m
€36–52
Drive 321.7 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Leidencar 321.7 km
3h 23m
€59–86
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 57m
€165–380
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
5h 4m
€47–81
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenAtrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 56m
€38–65
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
4h 49m
€152–376
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4h 50m
€141–476

Bielefeld to Leiden by train

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Distance: 386.7 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport once daily. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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