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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Leiden is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Dresden to Leiden?

The distance between Dresden and Leiden is 865 km. The road distance is 758.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Leiden without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 9h 18m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Dresden to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Leiden train from?

Dresden to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Leiden?

The best way to get from Dresden to Leiden is to train via Berlin which takes 9h 18m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €490 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Dresden to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Leiden train arrive?

Dresden to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Leiden is 758 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Dresden to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
9h 18m
€116–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to The Haguebus N67 / ...
12h 21m
€79–113
Drive 758.1 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Leidencar 758.1 km
6h 41m
€140–202
Fly Dresden Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DRS - AMS
6h 5m
€156–487
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain
11h 54m
€146–305
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Ec
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
12h 2m
€134–197
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
5h 22m
€127–359
Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 30m
€168–440
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Praha-Holešovicetrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PRG - AMS
7h 21m
€90–265

Dresden to Leiden by train

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Distance: 865.2 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Centraal via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to The Hague twice daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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