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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Leiden is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Brussels-North train station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Frasne, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Leiden?

The distance between Lausanne and Leiden is 777 km. The road distance is 797.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Leiden without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 41m and costs €260 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lausanne to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Leiden train from?

Lausanne to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Leiden?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Leiden is to train via Paris which takes 8h 41m and costs €260 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 11m.

Where does the Lausanne to Leiden bus arrive?

Lausanne to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lausanne to Leiden train arrive?

Lausanne to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frasne station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Leiden is 798 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Lausanne to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lausanne to Leiden by train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
5h 4m
€104–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to The Haguebus 813 / ...
17h 11m
€87–126
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frasne to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 41m
€267–432
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 22m
€110–173
Drive 797.8 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Leidencar 797.8 km
9h 10m
€147–212
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
6h 38m
€160–386
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
6h 35m
€195–398
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 58m
€95–288
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
14h 31m
€202–314

Lausanne to Leiden by train

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Distance: 777.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Leiden Centraal via Frasne, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Brussels-North train station, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 17h 11m.

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