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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Leiden is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Paris to Leiden?

The distance between Paris and Leiden is 483 km. The road distance is 470.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Paris to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Leiden bus from?

Paris to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Leiden?

The best way to get from Paris to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Paris to Leiden bus arrive?

Paris to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Paris to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Leiden is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Paris to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Leiden.

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There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Leiden by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
3h 17m
€54–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to The Haguebus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 55m
€43–73
Drive 470.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Leidencar 470.3 km
5h 3m
€85–122
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
4h 10m
€134–338
Train via Paris Nord (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 20m
€135–225
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 17m
€140–361

Paris to Leiden by train

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Distance: 483.4 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to The Hague 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 6h 59m.

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