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How to get fromValenciennes to Leidenby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 3m
    €70–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to The Haguebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 51m
    €28–46

  3. Drive 263.2 km

    1. Drive from Valenciennes to Leidencar car 263.2 km
    3h 20m
    €47–68

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    4h 30m
    €151–409

  5. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 53m
    €45–120

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Quiévrain to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train EuroCity / ...
    5h 44m
    €36–73

Valenciennes to Leiden by train and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Valenciennes to Leiden Centraal via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes - University to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Brussels - Midi Train Station, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 6h 51m.

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