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 - €110 and takes 11h 11m.

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 23m and costs €130 - €340.

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, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

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-Neustadt and arriving at Leiden Centraal via S Südkreuz Bhf, 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 861 km. The road distance is 747.8 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 - €270.

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 České dráhy (ČD), depart from Dresden-Neustadt 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 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 11h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €490 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Dresden to Leiden bus arrive?

Dresden to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Dresden to Leiden train arrive?

Dresden to Leiden train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin Suedkreuz station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Leiden is 748 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m 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, plane, or night train

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Train via Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf 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
€111–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
11h 11m
€76–110
Drive 747.8 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Leidencar 747.8 km
6h 54m
€156–226
Fly Dresden Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DRS - AMS
6h 5m
€175–488
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Dresden Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain En
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
11h 58m
€115–206
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
12h 2m
€141–265
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 23m
€130–339
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 24m
€167–420
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PRG - AMS
6h 35m
€87–268

Dresden to Leiden by train

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Distance: 861.1 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Leiden Centraal via Berlin Suedkreuz, S Südkreuz Bhf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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