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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Hamburg is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Hamburg is to fly and train which takes 3h 37m and costs €120 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Leiden to Hamburg?

The distance between Leiden and Hamburg is 531 km. The road distance is 462.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Leiden to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Hamburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Hamburg train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Leiden to Hamburg is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 3h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Leiden to Hamburg bus arrive?

Leiden to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Leiden to Hamburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Hamburg is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Leiden to Hamburg.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Leiden to Hamburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain Ice
6h 27m
€55–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
9h 45m
€50–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 18m
€59–68
Drive 462.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Hamburgcar 462.1 km
5h 16m
€97–140
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3h 55m
€116–339
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 2m
€59–153
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3h 37m
€125–420
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
4h 45m
€171–395
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
6h 16m
€107–342

Leiden to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 531.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Hamburg Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) 5 times a day.

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