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

The cheapest way to get from Eindhoven to Leiden is to bus and line 45 bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eindhoven to Leiden is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Eindhoven and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Eindhoven station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Eindhoven Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Eindhoven and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eindhoven Centraal and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Eindhoven to Leiden?

The distance between Eindhoven and Leiden is 151 km. The road distance is 128.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Eindhoven to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €17 - €35.

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

The train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraal takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Eindhoven to Leiden bus from?

Eindhoven to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Eindhoven Station.

Where do I catch the Eindhoven to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Eindhoven to Leiden?

The best way to get from Eindhoven to Leiden is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Eindhoven to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Eindhoven to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eindhoven to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Eindhoven to Leiden is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Eindhoven to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Eindhoven to Leiden - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 45 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Eindhoven to Leiden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
1h 44m
€17–35
Bus, line 45 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to The Haguebus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Hogewoerdbus 45
3h 1m
€16–23
Drive 128.6 km
1. Drive from Eindhoven to Leidencar 128.6 km
1h 34m
€23–34

Eindhoven to Leiden by train

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Distance: 150.9 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Eindhoven, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eindhoven Station to Leiden, Hogewoerd via The Hague and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 3h 1m.

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