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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Leiden?

The distance between Heidelberg and Leiden is 547 km. The road distance is 511.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 19m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Heidelberg to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leiden bus from?

Heidelberg to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leiden train from?

Heidelberg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Leiden?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 19m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leiden bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leiden train arrive?

Heidelberg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Leiden is 512 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Heidelberg to Leiden.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
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1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 19m
€56–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N94 / ...
9h 11m
€57–82
Drive 511.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Leidencar 511.6 km
4h 43m
€107–154
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
5h 13m
€138–380
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 29m
€63–171
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
10h 22m
€61–112
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
5h 4m
€122–322
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
5h 45m
€176–454
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 11m
€103–284

Heidelberg to Leiden by train

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Distance: 546.8 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 19m.

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