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

The cheapest way to get from Enschede to Leiden is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Enschede to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Enschede and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Enschede to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Enschede and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Enschede and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Enschede to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Enschede and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Enschede to Leiden?

The distance between Enschede and Leiden is 186 km. The road distance is 191.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Enschede to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €20 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Enschede to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Enschede to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Enschede to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Enschede to Leiden?

The best way to get from Enschede to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Enschede to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Enschede to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Enschede to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Enschede to Leiden is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Enschede to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1866+ hotels available in Leiden.

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There are 5 ways to get from Enschede to Leiden by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Enschede to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
2h 29m
€20–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N1367
4h 5m
€21–31
Drive 191.2 km
1. Drive from Enschede to Leidencar 191.2 km
2h 17m
€34–49
Train via Leiden Centraal
1. Take the train from Enschede to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 36m
€22–49
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Hengelo to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 55m
€25–49

Enschede to Leiden by train

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Distance: 186.5 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Enschede to Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Enschede to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 4 times a week. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h.

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