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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Leiden is to bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Leiden is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €45 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels 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 Brussels and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels 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 49m.

How far is it from Brussels to Leiden?

The distance between Brussels and Leiden is 176 km. The road distance is 172.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Brussels to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Leiden?

The best way to get from Brussels to Leiden is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Brussels to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Leiden?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1895+ hotels available in Leiden.

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
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 49m
€47–81
Bus
cheapest
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 25m
€125–331
Train via Brussels-North
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 34m
€29–59

Brussels to Leiden by train

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Distance: 175.8 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to The Hague every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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