How to travel from Sint-Gillis to Leiden

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Compare train and bus for Sint-Gillis to Leiden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, while a train costs an average of $65.

Distance: 91 miles (148 km)

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$65

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$38

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2h 55m

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2h 25m

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2h 28m

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The cheapest way to travel from Sint-Gillis to Leiden is a bus with an average price of $28.

This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Leiden:

A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Leiden costing on average $65.

The fastest way to travel from Sint-Gillis to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sint-Gillis and Leiden including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Sint-Gillis to Leiden among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Sint-Gillis to Leiden

How to get from Sint-Gillis to Leiden by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Sint-Gillis to Leiden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Regional
    10:49 PM7h26
    Sint-Gillis
    6:15 AMLeiden
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Regional
    10:49 PM7h26
    Sint-Gillis
    6:15 AMLeiden
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurocity Direct
    6:56 AM2h33
    Sint-Gillis
    9:29 AMLeiden
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sint-Gillis 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 Sint-Gillis to Leiden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sint-Gillis and Leiden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sint-Gillis to Leiden is a bus with an average price of $28.

This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Leiden:

A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Leiden costing on average $65.

The fastest way to travel from Sint-Gillis to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

The distance from Sint-Gillis to Leiden is approximately 91 miles (148 km).
The average frequency per day from Sint-Gillis to Leiden is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sint-Gillis to Leiden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sint-Gillis to Leiden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Leiden by bus.
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, EuroCity to go to Leiden by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sint-Gillis to Leiden:
  • 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Sint-Gillis to Leiden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, The Hague, Berlin. 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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