What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden is to train via Brussels-South Station which takes 1h 56m and costs €40 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels-South Station and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels-South Station station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels-South Station and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels-South Station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Brussels-South Station to Leiden?

The distance between Brussels-South Station and Leiden is 176 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.

How do I travel from Brussels-South Station to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden without a car is to train via Brussels-South Station which takes 1h 56m and costs €40 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels-South Station to Leiden bus from?

Brussels-South Station to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels-South Station to Leiden train from?

Brussels-South Station to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels-South Station to Leiden?

The best way to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden is to train via Brussels-South Station which takes 1h 56m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Brussels-South Station to Leiden bus arrive?

Brussels-South Station to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Brussels-South Station to Leiden train arrive?

Brussels-South Station to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Brussels-South Station to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels-South Station to Leiden is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Brussels-South Station to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels-South Station to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Brussels-South Station to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels-South Station to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Brussels-South Station
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 / ...
1h 56m
€45–78
Bus, line 45 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to The Haguebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Hogewoerdbus 45
3h 36m
€20–31
Drive 175.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels-South Station to Leidencar 175.1 km
2h 8m
€31–45
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 43m
€126–332
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2h 47m
€21–44
Train via Bruxelles-Midi
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2h 53m
€29–59

Brussels-South Station to Leiden by foot and train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.3 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Brussels-South Station, Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a vehicle from Brussels-South Station to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Leiden, Hogewoerd via The Hague and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 3h 36m.

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