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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Leiden is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Leiden?

The distance between Hamburg and Leiden is 508 km. The road distance is 461.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leiden without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 6h 1m and costs €75 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Hamburg to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leiden bus from?

Hamburg to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leiden train from?

Hamburg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Leiden?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leiden is to train via Enschede which takes 6h 1m and costs €75 - €300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 3h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Hamburg to Leiden bus arrive?

Hamburg to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Hamburg to Leiden train arrive?

Hamburg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Leiden is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Hamburg to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Train via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
6h 1m
€79–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to The Haguebus N1399 / ...
8h 1m
€52–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 27m
Drive 461.7 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Leidencar 461.7 km
5h 12m
€83–120
Fly Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3h 52m
€116–280
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 48m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3h 38m
€134–447
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
5h 27m
€206–533
Fly Hamburg Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 23m
€112–332

Hamburg to Leiden by train

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Distance: 508.2 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 5 times a day.

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