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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Brussels is to bus which costs €17 - €26 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Brussels?

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

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Leiden to Brussels?

The distance between Leiden and Brussels is 176 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Leiden to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Brussels bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Brussels train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Brussels?

The best way to get from Leiden to Brussels is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Leiden to Brussels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Brussels is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Leiden to Brussels.

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Brussels.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2h 5m
€49–88
Train via Bruxelles-Central
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1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec / ...
2h 52m
€17–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
5h 5m
€18–26
Drive 173.9 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Brusselscar 173.9 km
2h 5m
€32–46
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2h 16m
€125–310
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Roosendaaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec
3h 2m
€25–45

Leiden to Brussels by train

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Distance: 175.8 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Brussels-North train station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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