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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Leiden is to bus via Colmar which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Leiden is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Geneva to Leiden?

The distance between Geneva and Leiden is 710 km. The road distance is 820.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €260 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Geneva to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Leiden bus from?

Geneva to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Leiden train from?

Geneva to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Leiden?

The best way to get from Geneva to Leiden is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €430 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus via Colmar, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Geneva to Leiden bus arrive?

Geneva to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.

Where does the Geneva to Leiden train arrive?

Geneva to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Leiden is 820 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Geneva to Leiden.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
1h 58m
€90–245
Bus via Colmar
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 10m
€66–114
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
8h 30m
€261–426
Drive 820.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Leidencar 820.1 km
9h 52m
€151–218
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 52m
€79–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
9h 17m
€350–570
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to The Haguebus 813 / ...
18h 6m
€88–131

Geneva to Leiden by train

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Distance: 710.1 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Leiden, Netherlands?

easyJet, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Leiden Centraal via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 8h 30m.

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