There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Leiden University by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 6m€58–93Bus, line 45 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to The Haguebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Hogewoerdbus 45
3h 45m€18–26Drive 172.9 km
- Drive from Brussels to Leiden Universitycar 172.9 km
2h 5m€37–53Fly
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2h 42m€135–299Train via Brussels-North
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 51m€32–50
Brussels to Leiden University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Leiden University is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Leiden University is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Leiden University. 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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Leiden University. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Brussels and Leiden University is 177 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Leiden University without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Brussels to Leiden University, including transfers.
Brussels to Leiden University bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Leiden University train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Leiden University is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €300 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Leiden University, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Leiden University via Rotterdam Centraal and Leiden Centraal in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Leiden University via The Hague, Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, and Leiden, Hogewoerd in around 3h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to The Hague
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- RRReis
Bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Hogewoerd
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- RRReis
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Leiden University bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at The Hague station.
Brussels to Leiden University train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Leiden University is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Brussels to Leiden University.
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