How to travel from Munich to Leiden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Leiden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $477.

Distance: 418 miles (674 km)

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$148

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$477

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$74

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$183

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8h 52m

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8h 22m

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14h 56m

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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Compare ways to travel from Munich to Leiden

Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Leiden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Leiden is a bus with an average price of $74.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Leiden:

A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Leiden costing on average $148.

A bus is $404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Leiden costing on average $477.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Leiden is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 52m.

Bus takes on average 14h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Leiden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Leiden among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 30m faster (8h 22m by train vs 8h 52m by car) and roughly $36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($148 vs $183). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Munich to Leiden

How to get from Munich to Leiden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Munich to Leiden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2302
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 596 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 · ICE 224
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 596 · ICE 106 · 20086 · IC 3572
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 596 · ICE 106 · 20086 · IC 3572
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2310
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2304
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  • LufthansaLH2306
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Leiden

Travel to Leiden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Leiden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Leiden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Leiden is a bus with an average price of $74.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Leiden:

A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Leiden costing on average $148.

A bus is $404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Leiden costing on average $477.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Leiden is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 52m.

Bus takes on average 14h 56m.

The distance from Munich to Leiden is approximately 418 miles (674 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Leiden is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Leiden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Leiden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Leiden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, ITA, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane to go to Leiden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Leiden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leiden by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Leiden with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Leiden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leiden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leiden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Leiden, you can enjoy scenic boat tours along the Leiden Canals, visit the Naturalis Biodiversity Center for interactive exhibits, explore the historic Pieterskerk, and admire art at Museum De Lakenhal. Don't miss the vibrant Leiden Market for local produce and delicacies. Key sights include the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Hortus Botanicus Leiden, the prestigious Leiden University, Molen de Valk windmill, and the Burcht van Leiden fortress with panoramic city views.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Leiden's rich history, museums, and charming canals.

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