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

The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Leiden is to bus and line 369 bus and line 365 bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Leeuwarden and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeuwarden to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Leeuwarden and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart four times a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Leeuwarden to Leiden?

The distance between Leeuwarden and Leiden is 232 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €25 - €50.

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

The train from Leeuwarden to Leiden Centraal takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Leiden train from?

Leeuwarden to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.

Train or bus from Leeuwarden to Leiden?

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 369 bus and line 365 bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Leiden bus arrive?

Leeuwarden to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Leiden train arrive?

Leeuwarden to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leeuwarden to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to Leiden is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Leeuwarden to Leiden.

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

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Leeuwarden to Leiden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 369 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Leeuwarden to Leiden by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 29m
€25–50
Bus, line 369 bus, line 365 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plazabus 369
3. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Leiden, Groenoordbus 365
3h 27m
€23–31
Drive 173.9 km
1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Leidencar 173.9 km
2h 1m
€33–47
Train via Schiphol Airport
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity
2h 38m
€26–49
Bus, line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Haarlem, Station to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraalbus 250
4h 24m
€29–40

Leeuwarden to Leiden by train

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Distance: 232 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Leiden Centraal 4 times a week. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeuwarden to Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza in around 3h 27m.

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