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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Leiden is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Rotterdam Central Station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Leiden?

The distance between Montpellier and Leiden is 1224 km. The road distance is 1129.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Leiden without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 6m and costs €190 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Montpellier to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Leiden bus from?

Montpellier to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Leiden train from?

Montpellier to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train, bus or fly from Montpellier to Leiden?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Leiden is to train via Paris which takes 8h 6m and costs €190 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €400 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Montpellier to Leiden bus arrive?

Montpellier to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Montpellier to Leiden train arrive?

Montpellier to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Leiden is 1129 km. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Montpellier to Leiden.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Montpellier to Leiden by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), train (Eurostar), or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
8h 6m
€198–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 13m
€105–178
Drive 1,129.4 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Leidencar 1,129.4 km
12h 10m
€231–333
Fly from Fréjorgues Airport
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MPL - AMS
4h 54m
€145–398
Train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
8h 16m
€269–394
Train #2
1. Take the train from Montpellier to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
8h 21m
€266–397
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MRS - AMS
6h 27m
€125–339
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
5h 37m
€161–395
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane TLS - AMS
7h 7m
€159–357

Montpellier to Leiden by train

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Distance: 1,224 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Leiden Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Rotterdam Central Station, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 20h 13m.

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