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 €85 - €150 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 1h 59m and costs €100 - €320.

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 København H and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Leiden?

The distance between Copenhagen and Leiden is 668 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 Enschede which takes 11h 18m and costs €130 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m 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 København H station.

Train, bus or fly from Copenhagen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Leiden is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Enschede, which costs €130 - €460 and takes 11h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €150 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 Hbf station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Leiden is 923 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m 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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CPH - AMS
1h 59m
€104–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to The Haguebus N844
14h 31m
€89–141
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf 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 Lammenschanstrain
11h 18m
€139–454
Train, bus
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
13h 12m
Drive 923 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Leidencar 923 km
9h 17m
€166–240
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
12h 38m

Copenhagen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Norwegian Air International, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from København H to Leiden Lammenschans via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 11h 18m.

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