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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Leiden is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 14h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Koebenhavn H and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Hamburg-Altona, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Leiden?

The distance between Copenhagen and Leiden is 673 km. The road distance is 923 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Leiden without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 11h 45m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Copenhagen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Leiden train from?

Copenhagen to Leiden train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.

Train, bus or fly from Copenhagen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Osnabrück, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 11h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Copenhagen to Leiden train arrive?

Copenhagen to Leiden train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Leiden is 923 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Copenhagen to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Copenhagen to Leiden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Copenhagen to Leiden by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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Fly Copenhagen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CPH - AMS
4h 15m
€74–219
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
11h 45m
€106–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to The Haguebus N844
14h 31m
€91–131
Drive 923 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Leidencar 923 km
9h 15m
€199–287
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CPH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€115–321
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from København H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
6h 23m
€145–370
Train
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 77
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
12h 8m
€120–252
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 301
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
14h 36m
€122–132

Copenhagen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 672.6 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Leiden, Netherlands?

Norwegian Air International, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Leiden Centraal via Hamburg-Altona, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 11h 45m.

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