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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Leiden Centraal is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Leiden Centraal is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €45 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Leiden Centraal?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Leiden Centraal. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Leiden, Leiden Centraal via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Leiden Centraal?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Leiden Centraal. 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 51m.

How far is it from Brussels to Leiden Centraal?

The distance between Brussels and Leiden Centraal is 176 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Leiden Centraal without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Brussels to Leiden Centraal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Leiden Centraal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brussels to Leiden Centraal train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Leiden Centraal?

The best way to get from Brussels to Leiden Centraal is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Brussels to Leiden Centraal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Leiden Centraal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Leiden Centraal?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Leiden Centraal is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Brussels to Leiden Centraal.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden Centraal?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Leiden Centraal.

Brussels to Leiden Centraal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 45 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Leiden Centraal 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 51m
€46–80
Train via Bruxelles-Central
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2h 43m
€20–58
Bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to The Haguebus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Leiden Centraalbus 45 / ...
4h 27m
€21–30
Drive 174.2 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Leiden Centraalcar 174.2 km
2h 6m
€31–45
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 25m
€125–331
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Roosendaaltrain Ec
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 2m
€25–52

Brussels to Leiden Centraal by train

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Distance: 175.8 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal via The Hague and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 4h 27m.

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