Day trip from Leiden to Amsterdam by train
Why visit Amsterdam for the day?
Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Düsseldorf to Leiden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, while a flight costs an average of £464.
Distance: 189 km
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£50 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £464 Average Price | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Leiden
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Leiden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leiden is a coach with an average price of £35.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Leiden:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Leiden costing on average £50.
A coach is £429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Leiden costing on average £464.
The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Coach takes on average 4h 45m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Leiden including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £50 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£12. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Leiden from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leiden is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 0h55 Düsseldorf 6:10 Leiden £160 1 One-way 0 changes
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5:15 0h55 Düsseldorf 6:10 Leiden £160 1 One-way 0 changes
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5:15 0h55 Düsseldorf 6:10 Leiden £160 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
6:15 0h55 Düsseldorf 7:10 Leiden £166 1 One-way 0 changes4:10 4h25 Düsseldorf 8:35 Leiden £248 1 One-way 0 changes17:45 3h25 Düsseldorf 21:10 Leiden £361 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Leiden by train
The most popular day trips by train from Leiden are Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Delft. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Leiden on Omio.
Day trip from Leiden to The Hague by train
Why visit The Hague for the day?
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and a centre of international law. Its elegant streets, notable museums and the beach at Scheveningen give the city a formal yet relaxed character.
Day trip from Leiden to Rotterdam by train
Why visit Rotterdam for the day?
Rotterdam is a modern Dutch port city known for striking post-war architecture and a confident, creative feel. Landmarks such as the Erasmusbrug, Cube Houses and Markthal sit alongside a busy waterfront and lively cultural scene.
Day trip from Leiden to Utrecht by train
Why visit Utrecht for the day?
Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
Day trip from Leiden to Delft by train
Why visit Delft for the day?
Delft is known for its blue-and-white pottery, canal-lined old centre and its connection to Vermeer. Historic churches and a strong TU Delft student presence give the city a calm but lively character.
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FAQs: Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Leiden.
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Leiden including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leiden is a coach with an average price of £35.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Leiden:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Leiden costing on average £50.
A coach is £429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Leiden costing on average £464.
The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Coach takes on average 4h 45m.
The Düsseldorf to Leiden distance is approximately 189 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Leiden is:
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Leiden as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Leiden:
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
- Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Leiden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, NS Domestic to go to Leiden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Leiden by coach.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Leiden by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Leiden with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 4 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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.
To get from Düsseldorf to Leiden, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Leiden, you can enjoy scenic boat tours along the Leiden Canals to admire historic architecture and charming streets. Visit the Naturalis Biodiversity Center for interactive exhibits on natural history, or explore Pieterskerk, a historic church known for its architecture and cultural events. Art enthusiasts can visit Museum De Lakenhal for Dutch Golden Age paintings and contemporary art. The vibrant Leiden Market offers local produce, flowers, and Dutch delicacies. For sights, explore the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden for ancient artifacts, Hortus Botanicus Leiden for its diverse plant species, and Leiden University for its historic buildings. Visit Molen de Valk, a traditional windmill and museum, and the Burcht van Leiden, a medieval fortress with panoramic city views.
To explore Leiden's historical sites, museums, and canals, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
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