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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 25m.

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 280.

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 25m.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs SFr 170 - 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 280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 300 and takes 9h 39m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 25m.

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 8m 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 106–280
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 16m
CHF 68–233
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 39m
CHF 171–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 25m
CHF 71–130
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 16m
CHF 86–183
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 95–242
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 14m
CHF 117–279
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 10m
CHF 69–257
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 20m
CHF 80–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 43N
3. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus
13h 31m
CHF 136–230
Drive 779.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Zurichcar 779.1 km
8h 8m
CHF 131–189

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 flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. 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 39m.

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