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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Leiden is to train which costs €27 - €55 and takes 2h 47m.

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 €35 - €55.

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 Bijlmer ArenA and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maastricht and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Leiden?

The distance between Maastricht and Leiden is 249 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 47m and costs €27 - €55.

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

The train from Maastricht to Leiden Centraal takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs once a week.

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 47m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Maastricht to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maastricht to Leiden train arrive?

Maastricht to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden 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 5 ways to get from Maastricht to Leiden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 47m
€27–55
Train via Utrecht
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschanstrain Sprinter
3h 10m
€25–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 833 / ...
4h 35m
€31–44
Drive 202.4 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Leidencar 202.4 km
2h 40m
€38–54
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 12m
€27–57

Maastricht to Leiden by train

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Distance: 249.4 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Maastricht to Leiden Centraal once a week. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena twice daily. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h.

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