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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden is to bus and train which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €130 - €370.

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 Lammenschans via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Leiden?

The distance between Heidelberg and Leiden is 520 km. The road distance is 505.5 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 which takes 6h 10m and costs €55 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Heidelberg to Leiden, including transfers.

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.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Leiden is 506 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Heidelberg to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Heidelberg to Leiden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
6h 10m
€58–292
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus N94
2. Take the train from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
7h 35m
€45–76
Drive 505.5 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Leidencar 505.5 km
4h 59m
€91–131
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
4h 35m
€134–363
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 34m
€70–295
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
11h 11m
€110–458
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 7m
€154–356
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 15m
€158–537
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
6h 44m
€105–365

Heidelberg to Leiden by train

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Distance: 520.1 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Lammenschans via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 10m.

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