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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Leiden is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Leiden?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Leiden is 565 km. The road distance is 543.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Leiden without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 6h 10m and costs €85 - €320.

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

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Leiden bus from?

Karlsruhe to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Leiden?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Leiden is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 6h 10m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Leiden is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Karlsruhe to Leiden.

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

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Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain
6h 10m
€87–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to The Haguebus N93
10h 56m
€59–93
Drive 543.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Leidencar 543.9 km
5h 21m
€98–141
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
4h 38m
€147–388
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
9h 27m
€112–457
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain
9h 57m
€115–211
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
4h 57m
€151–345
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
5h 59m
€138–450
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
7h 8m
€177–517
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
7h 24m
€178–547

Karlsruhe to Leiden by train

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Distance: 565.1 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Lammenschans via Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to The Hague once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h.

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