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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Switzerland is to bus via Rotterdam which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Zürich via The Hague and Rotterdam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Leiden to Switzerland?

The distance between Leiden and Switzerland is 593 km. The road distance is 779.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Leiden to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Switzerland bus from?

Leiden to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Leiden to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 300 and takes 9h 38m, you could also bus via Rotterdam, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Leiden to Switzerland bus arrive?

Leiden to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Leiden to Switzerland train arrive?

Leiden to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Switzerland is 779 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Leiden to Switzerland.

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

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Leiden to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Leiden to Switzerland by plane, train (TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3h 55m
CHF 101–289
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 11m
CHF 53–202
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 38m
CHF 161–291
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 37m
CHF 56–98
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Utrecht Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 27m
CHF 93–195
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
4h 16m
CHF 85–251
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 9m
CHF 116–281
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
6h 16m
CHF 75–259
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 22m
CHF 69–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 007
16h 55m
CHF 75–115
Drive 779.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Zurichcar 779.1 km
8h 7m
CHF 133–192

Leiden to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 593.1 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Switzerland?

KLM and Air France fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Zürich Stadelhofen via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 38m.

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