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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Leiden is to bus which costs €130 - €210 and takes 24h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Centralstation and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Leiden?

The distance between Stockholm and Leiden is 1219 km. The road distance is 1554.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Leiden without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 17h 55m and costs €180 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Stockholm to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Leiden train from?

Stockholm to Leiden train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Centralstation.

Train, bus or fly from Stockholm to Leiden?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train via Osnabrück, which costs €180 - €430 and takes 17h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €210 and takes 24h 34m.

Where does the Stockholm to Leiden bus arrive?

Stockholm to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Stockholm to Leiden train arrive?

Stockholm to Leiden train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Leiden is 1555 km. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Stockholm to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Stockholm to Leiden - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Stockholm to Leiden by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ARN - AMS
4h 43m
€105–328
Train to Linköping City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPI - AMS
6h 25m
€83–402
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
17h 55m
€184–425
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus 075 / ...
24h 34m
€134–202
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Stockholm Centralstation to Padborgnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Padborg St. to Schleswigtrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Schleswig to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
4. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus
5. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
21h 22m
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ARN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 7m
€131–341
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 345
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
19h 18m
€147–369
Drive 1,554.8 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Leidencar 1,554.8 km
16h 6m
€286–412

Stockholm to Leiden by train

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Distance: 1,218.6 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Leiden, Netherlands?

Norwegian Air International, Scandinavian Airlines, and KLM fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockholm Centralstation to Leiden Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 17h 55m.

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