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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Aachen is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Aachen station west via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Lammenschans and arriving at Aachen West via Utrecht Centraal and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Leiden to Aachen?

The distance between Leiden and Aachen is 243 km. The road distance is 227 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €26 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Leiden to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Aachen bus from?

Leiden to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Aachen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Leiden to Aachen bus arrive?

Leiden to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Leiden to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Aachen is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Leiden to Aachen.

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

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Leiden to Aachen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Aachen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
4h 3m
€26–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Aachen station westbus N93 / ...
6h 5m
€23–34
Drive 227 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Aachencar 227 km
2h 55m
€41–59
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
4h 17m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
3. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Aachen, Driescher Gässchenbus 44
4h 19m
€31–68
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
4h
€151–432

Leiden to Aachen by train

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Distance: 243.4 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Aachen West via Utrecht Centraal and Heerlen in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Aachen station west twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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