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Hamburg to Leiden

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Hamburg, Germany → Leiden, Netherlands

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Eight ways to Travel from Hamburg to Leiden

Composite routes from Hamburg to Leiden

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$62.34

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$55.98

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bremen Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$890.58
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$890.58
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$483.46

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$445.29

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hamburg Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelo
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$39.44
Train from Hengelo to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leiden
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$26.72
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 Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.98–$62.34
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelo
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89

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
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$30.53
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelo
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Leiden is to bus which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Leiden is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $108.70 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg - Bus Station and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Leiden?

The distance between Hamburg and Leiden is 533 km. The road distance is 497.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Hamburg to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leiden bus from?

Hamburg to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Hamburg - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Leiden train from?

Hamburg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Leiden?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Leiden is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Hamburg to Leiden bus arrive?

Hamburg to Leiden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Hamburg to Leiden train arrive?

Hamburg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Leiden is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Hamburg to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg 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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