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 €45 - €70 and takes 7h 21m.

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 37m and costs €140 - €420.

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, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

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 Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Leiden?

The distance between Hamburg and Leiden is 429 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 Osnabrück which takes 6h 9m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 Osnabrück which takes 6h 9m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Hamburg to Leiden bus arrive?

Hamburg to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 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 to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
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 37m
€142–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N844 / ...
7h 21m
€47–68
Train via Osnabrück
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 Centraaltrain
6h 9m
€70–145
Drive 461.7 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Leidencar 461.7 km
5h 12m
€96–139
Fly Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3h 57m
€116–339
Fly Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 17m
€133–321
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 20m
€192–386
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 18m
€112–311
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
6h 56m
€78–163
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
€60–69

Hamburg to Leiden by train

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Distance: 428.9 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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