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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Aarhus is to bus and train which costs 550 kr - 950 kr and takes 13h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Aarhus is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs 1000 kr - 3100 kr.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Aarhus?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Leiden Lammenschans and arriving at Aarhus H via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Hamburg-Harburg, Kolding St. and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Leiden to Aarhus?

The distance between Leiden and Aarhus is 616 km. The road distance is 792 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Aarhus without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 12h 21m and costs 750 kr - 3300 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Leiden to Aarhus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Aarhus train from?

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

Train or fly from Leiden to Aarhus?

The best way to get from Leiden to Aarhus is to train via Enschede which takes 12h 21m and costs 750 kr - 3300 kr. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 900 kr - 3100 kr and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Leiden to Aarhus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Aarhus?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Aarhus is 792 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Leiden to Aarhus.

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

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Leiden to Aarhus - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Leiden to Aarhus by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Billund Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus Htrain
5h 17m
kr 1,082–3,085
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kolding bus stationbus N844
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
13h 11m
kr 594–950
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Koldingtrain 304
5. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
12h 21m
kr 788–3,304
Drive 792 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Aarhuscar 792 km
8h 6m
kr 1,055–1,523
Fly to Aalborg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane AMS - AAL
2. Take the train from Aalborg Lufthavn St. to Aarhus Htrain
5h 42m
kr 1,132–2,845
Fly to Aarhus Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane AMS - AAR
7h 23m
kr 942–3,025
Fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
2. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Aarhus Htrain
7h 59m
kr 1,139–2,949
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
12h 58m
kr 934–2,029

Leiden to Aarhus by train

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12h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 616.3 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Aarhus, Denmark?

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Aarhus H via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Hamburg-Harburg, Kolding St., and Fredericia St. in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air International fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR) 3 times a day.

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