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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Leiden is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Leiden is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf central bus station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Leiden?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Leiden is 226 km. The road distance is 228 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €25 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Düsseldorf to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Leiden bus from?

Düsseldorf to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Leiden train from?

Düsseldorf to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Düsseldorf to Leiden?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Düsseldorf to Leiden train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Leiden is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Düsseldorf to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1912+ hotels available in Leiden.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
2h 36m
€25–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to The Haguebus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 36m
€24–39
Drive 228 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Leidencar 228 km
2h 36m
€41–59
Fly
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 25m
€125–291
Train via Zevenaar
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Zevenaartrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 40m
€54–71
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 58m
€35–68

Düsseldorf to Leiden by train

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Distance: 225.6 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Düsseldorf, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to The Hague 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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