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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Leiden is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Rotterdam Central Station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Lyon to Leiden?

The distance between Lyon and Leiden is 926 km. The road distance is 830 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €200 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lyon to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leiden bus from?

Lyon to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leiden train from?

Lyon to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Leiden?

The best way to get from Lyon to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €200 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 15h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Lyon to Leiden bus arrive?

Lyon to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Lyon to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Leiden is 830 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Lyon to Leiden.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1893+ hotels available in Leiden.

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Leiden by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 6m
€203–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 39m
€84–153
Drive 830 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Leidencar 830 km
9h 17m
€149–215
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
4h 34m
€129–293
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 31m
€204–334
Bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N760
15h 58m
€95–155
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
6h 29m
€123–308
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 38m
€120–295

Lyon to Leiden by train

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 925.8 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdam 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 13h 50m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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