How to travel from Paris to Leiden

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 €47.

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

A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Leiden costing on average €114.

A bus is €414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Leiden costing on average €461.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 8m.

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

The distance from Paris to Leiden is approximately 247 miles (398 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Leiden is:

• Around 57 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 10 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:

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• 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.

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 KLM, Transavia France, Air France to go to Leiden by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Leiden by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, Intercity to go to Leiden by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Leiden with the following travel companies:

• 18 direct flights per day with 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.

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.