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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 £34, while a flight costs an average of £490.
Distance: 189 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£50 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £490 Average Price | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 41m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Leiden to Düsseldorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Düsseldorf costing on average £50.
A coach is £457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Düsseldorf costing on average £490.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Coach takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around £50 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£11. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 41m 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.
How to get to Düsseldorf from Leiden by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leiden to Düsseldorf is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Düsseldorf are Cologne, Bonn, Essen, Dortmund and Aachen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Düsseldorf on Omio.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.
Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Leiden to Düsseldorf.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Düsseldorf costing on average £50.
A coach is £457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to Düsseldorf costing on average £490.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Coach takes on average 4h 39m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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