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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Leiden is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Rotterdam Central Station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Zürich HB, Köln Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Leiden?

The distance between Switzerland and Leiden is 593 km. The road distance is 771.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Switzerland to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Leiden bus from?

Switzerland to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Leiden train from?

Switzerland to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Leiden?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €350 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Switzerland to Leiden bus arrive?

Switzerland to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Switzerland to Leiden train arrive?

Switzerland to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Leiden is 772 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Switzerland to Leiden.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Switzerland to Leiden by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
4h 2m
€106–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 25m
€57–99
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
10h 7m
€202–349
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
13h 2m
€246–372
Fly Geneva International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
4h 22m
€90–262
Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
4h 15m
€127–301
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MXP - AMS
5h 54m
€59–233
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LIN - AMS
6h 4m
€75–267
Fly Geneva International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 16m
€81–275
Drive 771.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leidencar 771.9 km
8h 20m
€143–206

Switzerland to Leiden by train

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Distance: 593.3 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Leiden, Netherlands?

KLM, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Leiden Centraal via Zürich HB, Köln Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 10h 7m.

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