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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Sprinter / ...
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ice
    7h 16m
    €61–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus bus 817 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus bus N94
    10h 37m
    €54–84

  3. Drive  511.9 km

    1. Drive from Leiden to Heidelberg Universitycar car 511.9 km
    4h 45m
    €106–153

  4. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane AMS - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    5h 12m
    €124–324

  5. Train via Venlo

    1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Venlotrain train
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 62 / ...
    8h 17m
    €63–128

  6. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
    9h 33m
    €75–184

  7. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    5h 51m
    €178–456

  8. Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane AMS - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    6h 14m
    €141–386

  9. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BRU - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    7h 19m
    €105–277

Leiden to Heidelberg University by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Heidelberg University via Utrecht Centraal, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Heidelberg, Altstadt in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Heidelberg University via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum, Heidelberg Pre Waypoint, Heidelberg, Betriebshof, and Heidelberg, Peterskirche in around 10h 37m.

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