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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Leiden is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 15m.

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 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

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 9m.

How far is it from Essen to Leiden?

The distance between Essen and Leiden is 236 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 train via Arnhem which takes 3h 9m and costs €27 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Essen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Leiden bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Essen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Essen to Leiden is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 9m and costs €27 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Leiden bus arrive?

Essen to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 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?

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 9m
€27–112
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
3h 35m
€25–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus 037 / ...
4h 15m
€26–40
Drive 213.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Leidencar 213.6 km
2h 16m
€39–55
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 45m
€131–306

Essen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 236 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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