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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heidelberg to Leiden

Composite routes from Heidelberg to Leiden

Cheapest
4 h 40 min
Car
513 km.
from $28
Other
6 h 9 min
424 km.
from $149.57
7 h 26 min
424 km.
from $103.96
4 h 47 min
Train, Plane
423 km.
from $179.75
5 h 36 min
Train, Plane
423 km.
from $193.62
5 h 58 min
Train, Plane
423 km.
from $226.49
6 h 31 min
Train, Plane
423 km.
from $167.79

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to The
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$763.36
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$585.24

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$356.23

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$559.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$120.86
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$48.35
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$33.08
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenbosch
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.62–$120.86
Train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$45.80
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$33.08
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$89.06
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.27–$38.17
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$25.45

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenbosch
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$95.42
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$35.62
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$26.72

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Mannheim Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.72

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Email:
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99

ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH

Phone:
+49 6131 4975 022
Email:
Website:
dbregiobus-mitte.de/regiobusmitte/view/index.shtml?dbkanal_008=L01_S01_D121_KLR0014_startseite-regiobus-orn_LZ01
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden is to bus which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Leiden?

The distance between Heidelberg and Leiden is 545 km. The road distance is 513.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Heidelberg to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leiden bus from?

Heidelberg to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Leiden train from?

Heidelberg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Leiden?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leiden bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Leiden train arrive?

Heidelberg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Leiden is 514 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Heidelberg to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Leiden. Prices start at $68.46 per night.
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