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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Leiden is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 13h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Köln Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to Leiden?

The distance between Zurich and Leiden is 644 km. The road distance is 771.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Zurich to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Leiden?

The best way to get from Zurich to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €350 and takes 9h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the Zurich to Leiden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Leiden?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Zurich to Leiden - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
4h 15m
€127–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 22m
€60–95
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
9h 4m
€207–343
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
11h 59m
€251–368
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
5h 5m
€113–339
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 9m
€113–284
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
7h 17m
€139–295
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
7h 4m
€174–498
Drive 771.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leidencar 771.9 km
8h 20m
€143–206

Zurich to Leiden by train

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Distance: 644.1 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Leiden, Netherlands?

Swiss, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Leiden Centraal via Köln Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 9h 4m.

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