How to travel from Paris to Leiden

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Leiden

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €62.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

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Flight

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€134

Average price

€175

Average price

7h 51m

Average total duration

7h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 44m

Average total duration

3h 14m

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30m

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4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

BlaBlaCar Bus

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KLM

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Paris to Leiden

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus1661
10:45AM7h07
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:52PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1407 · 1661
11:00AM6h52
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
05:52PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$221One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLMKL1412
08:45PM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
09:55PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$4431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV7031+SNCF TER19739+Eurocity Direct9555+NS International | IC Brussel3563
11:54AM5h05
Paris Gare du Nord
04:59PMLeiden Centraal
$1281One-way
3 transfers
Eurostar9335+Eurocity Direct9551+PKP Intercity3559
11:51AM4h08
Paris Gare du Nord
03:59PMLeiden Centraal
$1641One-way
2 transfers
Eurostar9329+Eurocity Direct9547+NS International | IC Brussel3555
10:48AM4h11
Paris Gare du Nord
02:59PMLeiden Centraal
$1751One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM8h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:30PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10PM8h15
Paris, Porte Maillot
06:25AMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$261One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus1609
11:45PM6h59
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:44AMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$311One-way
0 transfers
Transavia FranceTO4058
07:10PM1h30
Paris Orly Airport
08:40PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$1211One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1051+Air DolomitiLH9434
06:15AM3h45
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:00AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2851One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1031 · LH996
11:15AM6h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$2851One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Leiden.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Leiden including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Leiden is a bus with an average price of $16 (€12).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Leiden costing on average $57 (€45).

A bus is $62 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Leiden costing on average $78 (€62).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Leiden is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 19m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

The distance from Paris to Leiden is approximately 247 miles (398 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Leiden is:
  • Around 65 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 Paris to Leiden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Leiden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Leiden by train.
  • Travel with Transavia France, KLM, Air France to go to Leiden by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Leiden by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Leiden with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct flights per day with Transavia France, KLM, Air France.
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Leiden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Brussels, The Hague, Berlin, Rotterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leiden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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