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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Leipzig is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Leiden to Leipzig?

The distance between Leiden and Leipzig is 841 km. The road distance is 631.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 14m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Leiden to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Leiden to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 14m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €450 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Leiden to Leipzig bus arrive?

Leiden to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Leiden to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Leipzig is 631 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Leiden to Leipzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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Leiden to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
9h 14m
€109–242
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Leipzig central train stationbus N67 / ...
10h 42m
€62–94
Drive 631.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Leipzigcar 631.1 km
6h 27m
€117–169
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane AMS - LEJ
6h 4m
€166–441
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hagen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55
10h 58m
€119–260
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
11h 25m
€84–171
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 47m
€113–378
Fly 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 Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 29m
€188–456
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 48m
€185–470

Leiden to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 840.9 km
Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Leipzig Hbf via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 9h.

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