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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Leiden is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Bruges to Leiden?

The distance between Bruges and Leiden is 268 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Bruges to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Leiden bus from?

Bruges to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Leiden train from?

Bruges to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Leiden?

The best way to get from Bruges to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Bruges to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bruges to Leiden train arrive?

Bruges to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Leiden is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Bruges to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 34m
€60–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to The Haguebus 826
4h 26m
€22–33
Drive 204.9 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Leidencar 204.9 km
2h 30m
€37–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 35m
€141–385
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Brugge Beenhouwersstraat to Breskens Veerhavenbus 42
2. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenwegferry Wsf
3. Take the train from Vlissingen to Leiden Centraaltrain
5h 11m
€27–72
Bus, ferry, train via Brugge, Hoefijzer
1. Take the bus from Brugge, Hoefijzer to Breskens, Veerhavenbus 42
2. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenwegferry Wsf
3. Take the train from Vlissingen to Leiden Centraaltrain
5h 12m
€40–72

Bruges to Leiden by train

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Distance: 268.4 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bruges to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to The Hague once daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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