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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leiden to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $266.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Hamburg:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Hamburg costing on average $101.
A bus is $215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Hamburg costing on average $266.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around $101 compared to roughly $109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 5h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leiden to Hamburg
How to get from Leiden to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leiden to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:45 PM7h15Den Haag, Centraal Station7:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 PM7h15Den Haag, Centraal Station7:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17516:55 AM1h00Amsterdam Airport Schiphol7:55 AMHamburg Airport$2041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 3143 · ICD 1843 · IC 1743 · 2037311:44 AM6h31Leiden Centraal6:15 PMHamburg Hbf$721One-way4 transfers
- IC 2131 · IC 1743 · 20373 · ICE 61011:32 AM6h43Leiden Centraal6:15 PMHamburg Hbf$721One-way3 transfers
- RE 6735 · ICE 123 · ICE 10209:53 AM5h56Leiden Centraal3:49 PMHamburg Hbf$781One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus7:35 PM6h45Den Haag, Centraal Station2:20 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain2:05 PM6h50Den Haag, Centraal Station8:55 PMHamburg Harburg$551One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain2:05 PM7h03Den Haag, Centraal Station9:08 PMHamburg Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
- KL17551:00 PM1h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:05 PMHamburg Airport$2301One-way0 transfers
- KL175310:00 AM1h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:05 AMHamburg Airport$2301One-way0 transfers
LX725+
LX10569:50 AM4h15Amsterdam Airport Schiphol2:05 PMHamburg Airport$2741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Hamburg:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Hamburg costing on average $101.
A bus is $215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Hamburg costing on average $266.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, Qbuzz B.V. to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, KLM to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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