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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Leiden is to bus via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €65 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Leiden station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Delft Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Lille to Leiden?

The distance between Lille and Leiden is 281 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Lille to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Leiden bus from?

Lille to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Leiden train from?

Lille to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Leiden?

The best way to get from Lille to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Lille to Leiden bus arrive?

Lille to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Delft Station.

Where does the Lille to Leiden train arrive?

Lille to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Leiden is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Lille to Leiden.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Lille to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lille to Leiden by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
2h 48m
€69–149
Bus via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to The Haguebus 803 / ...
5h 11m
€21–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Delft Stationbus N803
4h 58m
€25–40
Drive 250.8 km
1. Drive from Lille to Leidencar 250.8 km
2h 54m
€47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 14m
€144–371
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 34m
€37–101

Lille to Leiden by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.3 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Delft Station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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