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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Leiden is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Nantes to Leiden?

The distance between Nantes and Leiden is 874 km. The road distance is 844.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Leiden without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 31m and costs €220 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Nantes to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Leiden bus from?

Nantes to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Leiden train from?

Nantes to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Leiden?

The best way to get from Nantes to Leiden is to train via Paris which takes 6h 31m and costs €220 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €290 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Nantes to Leiden bus arrive?

Nantes to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Leiden train arrive?

Nantes to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Leiden is 844 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Nantes to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Nantes to Leiden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantes to Leiden by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 31m
€224–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to The Haguebus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 55m
€61–96
Drive 844.5 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Leidencar 844.5 km
8h 31m
€155–224
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
4h 21m
€89–288
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bruxelles Miditrain 003B
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
7h 59m
€153–278
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RNS - AMS
5h 44m
€163–434
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NTE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 25m
€105–291

Nantes to Leiden by train, foot, and subway

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 873.8 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Leiden Centraal via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 12h 55m.

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