The distance between Leiden and Enschede is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Leiden to Enschede by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Enschede → Leiden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Enschede.
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There are several options for getting from Leiden to Enschede by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).
The distance between Leiden and Enschede is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Leiden and Enschede by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leiden to Enschede is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Enschede, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and Enschede. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leiden to Enschede. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amersfoort Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Dutch Railways and Blauwnet run train services between Leiden and Enschede. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leiden and Enschede. We recommend that you drive to Enschede. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Enschede. We recommend that you take the train to Amersfoort Centraal and then to Enschede. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Enschede is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 102km (64 miles) from Enschede. Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leiden and Enschede. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to Enschede is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Utrecht Centraal + 2 similar | 2h 15m | €30($30) | hourly | 187km (116 miles) |
Train | 2h 25m | €31($31) | hourly | 200km (124 miles) |
Train via Zwolle | 2h 30m | €19($19) | every 30 mins | 206km (128 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €41($41) | on demand | 195km (121 miles) |
Blauwnet
The following major airports near Enschede offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.