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Compare bus and train for Leuven to Leiden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Leiden:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Leiden costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
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How to get from Leuven to Leiden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Leiden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 AM6h20Leuven10:55 AMLeiden$391One-way0 transfers
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- 4:35 AM6h20Leuven10:55 AMLeiden$391One-way0 transfers
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- 4:35 AM6h20Leuven10:55 AMLeiden$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Leiden:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Leiden costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Leiden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
- Travel with De Lijn to go to Leiden by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB to go to Leiden by train.
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