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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Leiden is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Leiden is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Duisburg Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Kassel to Leiden?

The distance between Kassel and Leiden is 495 km. The road distance is 411.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Leiden without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 6h 26m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Kassel to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Leiden bus from?

Kassel to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Leiden train from?

Kassel to Leiden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Leiden?

The best way to get from Kassel to Leiden is to train via Duisburg which takes 6h 26m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Kassel to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kassel to Leiden train arrive?

Kassel to Leiden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Leiden is 411 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Kassel to Leiden.

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

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

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

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Train via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
6h 26m
€75–175
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Arnhem Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
6h 55m
€41–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to The Haguebus 023
8h 51m
€43–61
Drive 411.5 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Leidencar 411.5 km
3h 50m
€76–110
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Utrecht Centraaltrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 21m
€50–103
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
6h 5m
€186–436
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
5h 9m
€181–398
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
5h 11m
€161–508
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
5h 43m
€145–463

Kassel to Leiden by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.8 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Centraal via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Duisburg Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to The Hague once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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