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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 $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 53m. 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 $71, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 377 miles (607 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration Fastest 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zurich:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Zurich costing on average $139.
A bus is $140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Zurich costing on average $212.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
Tickets start at around $139 compared to roughly $235 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97. The journey takes 9h 23m 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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM15h55Den Haag, Centraal Station9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM15h55Den Haag, Centraal Station9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL19279:05 PM1h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:25 PMZurich Airport$4841One-way0 transfers
Other options
1660 · 47401:10 PM16h15Den Haag, Centraal Station5:25 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$711One-way1 transfer- 1661 · 47446:10 PM14h45Den Haag, Centraal Station8:55 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$901One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM16h25Den Haag, Centraal Station8:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$931One-way2 transfers
- KL19177:10 AM1h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:35 AMZurich Airport$2611One-way0 transfers
- KL192112:15 PM1h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:40 PMZurich Airport$3051One-way0 transfers
LX7259:50 AM1h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol11:15 AMZurich Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Zurich:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Zurich costing on average $139.
A bus is $140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Zurich costing on average $212.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, RRReis to go to Zurich by bus.
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