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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Leiden is to bus and train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Essen to Leiden?

The distance between Essen and Leiden is 216 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Leiden without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 53m and costs €27 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Essen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Leiden train from?

Essen to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Leiden train arrive?

Essen to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Leiden is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Essen to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Leiden.

Essen to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Leiden by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
2h 53m
€28–36
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
3h 32m
€24–134
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 1m
€27–112
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 14m
€28–108
Drive 213.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Leidencar 213.6 km
2h 16m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 48m
€131–324

Essen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 215.6 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 1m.

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