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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Leiden is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Leiden?

The distance between Lucerne and Leiden is 696 km. The road distance is 783.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Leiden without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 31m and costs €130 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Lucerne to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Leiden train from?

Lucerne to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Leiden?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Leiden is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 31m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Lucerne to Leiden bus arrive?

Lucerne to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Lucerne to Leiden train arrive?

Lucerne to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Leiden is 783 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Lucerne to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lucerne to Leiden by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
5h 8m
€130–305
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 1m
€71–123
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
5. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
9h 31m
€133–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to The Haguebus FlixBus N846
13h 41m
€74–108
Drive 783.4 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Leidencar 783.4 km
8h 22m
€145–209
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
5h 13m
€136–354
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 2m
€116–288
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
8h 10m
€142–299
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
13h 11m
€178–282

Lucerne to Leiden by train

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Distance: 696.1 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Luzern to Leiden Centraal via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Arnhem Centraal in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luzern to The Hague 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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