What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Frankfurt central train station via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The distance between Leiden and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 448 km. The road distance is 437.6 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus from?

Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The best way to get from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus arrive?

Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

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Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 37m
€46–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
9h 35m
€40–70
Drive 437.6 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfcar 437.6 km
4h 24m
€78–112
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3h 45m
€125–296
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
5h
€60–226
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Frankfurttrain Nightjet
7h 19m
€57–119
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4h 43m
€160–460
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
5h 27m
€119–190
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
5h 53m
€96–279

Leiden to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf by train

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Distance: 447.6 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Frankfurt central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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