Rome2Rio

How to get fromHeidelberg to Leidenby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Leiden

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain train
    6h 16m
    €54–187

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus bus N94
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn to Leiden Lammenschanstrain train Sprinter
    7h 35m
    €44–69

  3. Drive  511.6 km

    1. Drive from Heidelberg to Leidencar car 511.6 km
    4h 43m
    €93–134

  4. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane FRA - AMS
    4h 38m
    €121–333

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain train Intercity
    7h 1m
    €60–127

  6. Train via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain train
    7h 37m
    €70–170

  7. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane STR - AMS
    5h 8m
    €138–372

  8. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    5h 16m
    €155–418

  9. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane FRA - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    6h 47m
    €108–306

Heidelberg to Leiden by train

Calendar143Weekly Trains
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Leiden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 518.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Lammenschans via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers