How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Leiden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $114.

Distance: 229 miles (370 km)

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Driving

$87

Average price

$237

Average price

$35

Average price

Cheapest

$101

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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30m

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4h 8m

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1h 8m

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3h 0m

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7h 50m

Average total duration

7h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 27m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 0.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden:

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden costing on average $87 (€71).

A bus is $202 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden costing on average $237 (€194).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 52m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leiden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:55 AM6h50
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:45 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:55 AM6h50
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:45 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH996
    4:30 PM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · RE 8924
    3:29 AM5h53
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:22 AMLeiden Centraal
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · RE 8924
    3:11 AM6h11
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:22 AMLeiden Centraal
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 222 · RE 8926
    5:47 AM4h05
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:52 AMLeiden Centraal
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:25 AM7h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:45 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1002
    9:00 PM1h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2511One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLX3611+SwissLX736
    6:20 PM3h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH120 · LH2310
    6:15 PM3h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden

Travel to Leiden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Leiden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is a bus with an average price of $35 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden:

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden costing on average $87 (€71).

A bus is $202 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden costing on average $237 (€194).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 52m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is approximately 229 miles (370 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Leiden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines to go to Leiden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leiden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx to go to Leiden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Leiden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, The Hague, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leiden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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