What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Leiden is 444 km. The road distance is 440.5 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Leiden bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Leiden bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Frankfurt am Main to Leiden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
4h 42m
€49–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to The Haguebus FlixBus 007 / ...
8h 51m
€41–69
Drive 440.5 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Leidencar 440.5 km
4h 37m
€78–113
Fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3h 44m
€126–292
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
5h 8m
€64–225
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
7h 40m
€86–358
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
4h 13m
€164–460
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 59m
€97–274
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
5h 41m
€161–429

Frankfurt am Main to Leiden by train

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Distance: 443.7 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Leiden Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to The Hague 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 55m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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