How to get from Paris to Leiden

Travel from Paris, France to Leiden, Netherlands is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Leiden from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Leiden, Netherlands from Paris?

Entry Requirements:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Leiden, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 16/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Leiden from Paris closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Netherlands is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Leiden, Netherlands?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Leiden?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 20/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Leiden here.

There are 3 travel options from Paris to Leiden: coach, flight or train.

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Leiden, which costs on average £15.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Leiden:

A coach is about £40 less than a flight, which costs on average £55 for this trip.

A coach is about £62 less than a train, which costs on average £77 for this trip.

The quickest way to travel to Leiden from Paris is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 6 h 5 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 3 h 20 min   on average.

The Paris to Leiden distance is approximately 246 miles (397 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Leiden is:

• 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Paris to Leiden as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Paris to Leiden:

• Trains mostly leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and tend to arrive in Leiden Centraal.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Leiden:

• You can travel by coach between Paris and Leiden with BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Paris to Leiden tickets for £15 on Omio.
• You can travel by plane between Paris and Leiden with Transavia France, and you can find Transavia France Paris to Leiden tickets for £55 on Omio.
• You can go to Leiden from Paris by train with Thalys. You'll see cheap train tickets for £77 with Thalys from Paris to Leiden on Omio.

Before travelling from Paris to Leiden, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this journey is £15 one way on average.
• The price of a plane ticket is £55 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket is on average £77 one way for this journey.

But we recommend booking Paris to Leiden tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.