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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leiden to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $541.
Distance: 377 miles (607 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$155 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $541 Average price | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 36m Average total duration 15h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leiden to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Leiden to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Zurich:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Zurich costing on average $155.
A bus is $448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Zurich costing on average $541.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 15h 36m.
Tickets start at around $155 compared to roughly $229 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75. The journey takes 8h 30m versus 8h 22m 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 Zurich
How to get from Leiden to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leiden to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:10 PM 16h10 Leiden 4:20 AM Zurich $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:10 PM 16h10 Leiden 4:20 AM Zurich $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:50 PM 15h55 Leiden 7:45 AM Zurich $112 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:10 AM 16h10 Leiden 3:20 AM Zurich $69 1 One-way 0 transfers4:50 PM 21h40 Leiden 2:30 PM Zurich $74 1 One-way 0 transfers10:55 AM 20h45 Leiden 7:40 AM Zurich $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Zurich:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Zurich costing on average $155.
A bus is $448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Zurich costing on average $541.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 15h 36m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Air France, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, ITA, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Europa, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Twiliner to go to Zurich by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with KLM, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper.
- 0 direct buses per day with Twiliner.
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