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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Leiden is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 18h 40m.

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 2h 3m and costs €80 - €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 Leiden, Hogewoerd via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Rotterdam Central Station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs €260 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m 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 2h 3m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €450 and takes 8h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Geneva to Leiden bus arrive?

Geneva to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus 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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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1777+ hotels available in Leiden.

Geneva to Leiden - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Leiden by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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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
2h 3m
€82–247
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
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 53m
€77–255
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 54m
€267–449
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
15h 25m
€94–158
Drive 820.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Leidencar 820.1 km
9h 52m
€152–219
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 23m
€371–620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 40m
€82–158

Geneva to Leiden by train

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Distance: 710.1 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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) every 2 hours. 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 54m.

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