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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Leiden is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Leiden?

The distance between Maastricht and Leiden is 250 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €26 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Maastricht to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Maastricht to Leiden?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Maastricht to Leiden bus arrive?

Maastricht to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Maastricht to Leiden train arrive?

Maastricht to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Leiden is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Maastricht to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 52m
€27–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 833 / ...
5h 17m
€31–44
Drive 202.4 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Leidencar 202.4 km
2h 40m
€43–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 24m
€150–336

Maastricht to Leiden by train

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Distance: 249.6 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Maastricht to Leiden Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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