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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Leiden is to train which costs €55 - €150 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Leiden is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Europe to Leiden?

The distance between Europe and Leiden is 538 km. The road distance is 471.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Europe to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Leiden train from?

Europe to Leiden train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Where does the Europe to Leiden train arrive?

Europe to Leiden train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Europe to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Leiden is 471 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Europe to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1901+ hotels available in Leiden.

Europe to Leiden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Europe to Leiden by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
8h 20m
€58–150
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
8h 20m
€47–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eisenach central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Utrecht Centraal stationbus
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
10h 19m
Drive 471.2 km
1. Drive from Europe to Leidencar 471.2 km
4h 31m
€84–122

Europe to Leiden by bus and train

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8h 20mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.4 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Europe and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Leiden Centraal via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 20m.

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