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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Leiden to Heidelberg?

The distance between Leiden and Heidelberg is 555 km. The road distance is 511 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Leiden to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Heidelberg bus from?

Leiden to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Leiden to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Leiden to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Leiden to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where does the Leiden to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Heidelberg is 511 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Leiden to Heidelberg.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Leiden to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or 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 Mannheim Hbftrain Ice
6h 39m
€60–122
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus 817 / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N94
10h 6m
€51–81
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the nighttrain from Eindhoven Centraal to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 16m
€52–137
Drive 511 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Heidelbergcar 511 km
4h 42m
€106–153
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 45m
€121–321
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 23m
€175–453
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 46m
€138–383
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 51m
€102–274
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Merzig to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 27m
€131–376

Leiden to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 555.1 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum in around 10h 6m.

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