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4.6Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Leiden
How to get from Zurich to Leiden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Leiden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM17h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:40 AMDen Haag, Centraal Station$1261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM17h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:40 AMDen Haag, Centraal Station$1261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL192011:50 AM1h35Zurich Airport1:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4431One-way0 transfers
Other options
RE 4928 · 3065 · ICE 2552 · ICE 5124:05 PM14h50Zurich HB6:55 AMLeiden Centraal$1861One-way9 transfers- ICE 2552 · ICE 512 · 75410 · 189784:00 PM14h55Zurich HB6:55 AMLeiden Centraal$1861One-way7 transfers
- ICE 2554 · ICE 120 · IC 22832:00 PM10h12Zurich HB12:12 AMLeiden Centraal$1971One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM17h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:00 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station$1441One-way1 transfer
4743 · 16607:50 PM17h15Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)1:05 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station$1441One-way1 transfer- 7990 · 16618:30 PM21h30Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)6:00 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station$1721One-way1 transfer
AF1615 · AF13402:50 PM18h50Zurich Airport9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3081One-way1 transfer- AF1115 · AF134010:55 AM22h45Zurich Airport9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3081One-way1 transfer
- AF1615+AF83742:50 PM19h25Zurich Airport10:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3101One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Leiden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 377 miles (607 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$212 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration Fastest 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Leiden:
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Leiden costing on average $212 (€172).
A bus is $275 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leiden costing on average $366 (€297).
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Leiden:
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Leiden costing on average $212 (€172).
A bus is $275 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leiden costing on average $366 (€297).
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Leiden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leiden by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Leiden by bus.
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