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Compare train and bus for Leiden to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Antwerp:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Antwerp costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Leiden to Antwerp
How to get from Leiden to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leiden to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:55 PM2h30Den Haag, Centraal Station11:25 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:55 PM2h30Den Haag, Centraal Station11:25 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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94349:46 AM1h44Leiden Centraal11:30 AMAntwerp-Central$951One-way1 transfer
Other options
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25829:46 AM2h24Leiden Centraal12:10 PMAntwerp-Central$331One-way1 transfer
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25818:45 AM2h25Leiden Centraal11:10 AMAntwerp-Central$331One-way1 transfer
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258310:45 AM2h25Leiden Centraal1:10 PMAntwerp-Central$331One-way1 transfer
1609 · 16466:49 AM4h36Den Haag, Centraal Station11:25 AMAntwerpen, P+R Luchtbal$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:20 AM2h45Den Haag, Centraal Station10:05 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 AM2h40Den Haag, Centraal Station2:25 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Antwerp:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Antwerp costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Antwerp by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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