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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Dokkum is to bus and line 55 bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Dokkum is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Dokkum?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Dokkum. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Dokkum, Watertoren via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Leiden to Dokkum?

The distance between Leiden and Dokkum is 270 km. The road distance is 195.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Dokkum without a car is to train and line 60 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Leiden to Dokkum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Dokkum bus from?

Leiden to Dokkum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Leiden to Dokkum bus arrive?

Leiden to Dokkum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Drachten station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Dokkum?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Dokkum is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Leiden to Dokkum.

Where can I stay near Dokkum?

There are 855+ hotels available in Dokkum.

Leiden to Dokkum - 3 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Leiden to Dokkum by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 60 bus
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Dokkum, Busstationbus 60 / ...
4h 19m
€34–66
Bus, line 55 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
2. Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Dokkum, Watertorenbus 55 / ...
5h 51m
€31–46
Drive 195.4 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Dokkumcar 195.4 km
2h 28m
€35–51

Leiden to Dokkum by train and bus

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4h 19mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.8 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Dokkum, Watertoren via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza, Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 5h 51m.

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