How to Travel from
Essen to Leiden
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Essen, Germany → Leiden, Netherlands
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Leiden
Composite routes from Essen to Leiden
Cheapest
2 h 15 min
Car
215 km.
from $11
Fastest
52 min
Plane
Other
3 h 37 min
188 km.
from $90.85
3 h 46 min
188 km.
from $61.33
2 h 49 min
Train, Plane
188 km.
from $296.15
Route Navigator Essen - Leiden
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 11 km 664 м
11 km 664 м
Keep right and drive toward Mülheim-Dümpten, Oberhausen
Mülheim-Dümpten, Oberhausen, 222 м
222 м
Keep left and drive toward Oberhausen
Oberhausen, 30 м
30 м
Turn left onto Zechenbahn
Zechenbahn, 2 km 653 м
2 km 653 м
Turn right onto Mülheimer Straße
Mülheimer Straße, 102 km 29 м
102 km 29 м
Keep left onto Europaweg and take A12 toward Den Haag, Utrecht
Europaweg, Den Haag, Utrecht, A12, 12 km 65 м
12 km 65 м
Keep right onto A12 and drive toward Ede, Wageningen, Bennekom
Ede, Wageningen, Bennekom, 3 km 84 м
3 km 84 м
Keep left onto A12 and take A12 toward Den Haag, Utrecht
Den Haag, Utrecht, A12, 32 km 457 м
32 km 457 м
Keep left onto A12 and take A12 toward Den Haag, Rotterdam, Amsterdam
Den Haag, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, A12, 28 km 215 м
28 km 215 м
Keep right onto A12 and take N11 toward Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, Bodegraven
Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, Bodegraven, N11, 1 km 520 м
1 km 520 м
Keep right onto N11 and take N11 toward Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, Bodegraven
Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, Bodegraven, N11, 19 km 35 м
19 km 35 м
Turn sharp right onto Burgemeester Smeetsweg and drive toward Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, Grote Polder
Burgemeester Smeetsweg, Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, Grote Polder, 1 km 806 м
1 km 806 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Hoge Rijndijk
Hoge Rijndijk, 1 km 798 м
1 km 798 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hoge Rijndijk
Hoge Rijndijk, 1 km 560 м
1 km 560 м
Turn right onto Hoge Rijndijk
Hoge Rijndijk, 2 km 433 м
2 km 433 м
Turn right onto Sint Jorissteeg
Sint Jorissteeg, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Nieuwstraat
Nieuwstraat, 80 м
80 м
Turn right onto Middelweg
Middelweg, 95 м
95 м
Turn left onto Moriaansteeg
Moriaansteeg, 52 м
52 м
Turn slight left onto Hooglandse Kerkgracht
Hooglandse Kerkgracht, 14 м
14 м
Turn left onto Hooglandse Kerkgracht
Hooglandse Kerkgracht, 53 м
53 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 7
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
54 min
Every 4 hours
$35.62–$40.71
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Leiden?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Leiden is to bus which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 4h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Leiden?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Leiden?
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Leiden?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Leiden Lammenschans via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
How far is it from Essen to Leiden?
The distance between Essen and Leiden is 221 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Leiden without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $30.43 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Leiden?
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Essen to Leiden, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Leiden bus from?
Essen to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Leiden train from?
Essen to Leiden train services, operated by NS, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Leiden?
The best way to get from Essen to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $30.43 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 4h 16m.
Where does the Essen to Leiden bus arrive?
Essen to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.
Where does the Essen to Leiden train arrive?
Essen to Leiden train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Can I drive from Essen to Leiden?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Leiden is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Essen to Leiden.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Leiden?
Book your Essen to Leiden train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Leiden?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Leiden. Prices start at $70.37 per night.
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