How to travel from Leiden to Enschede, Netherlands

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train via Utrecht Centraal

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Enschede.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Drive

Drive to Enschede.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leiden and Enschede

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Leiden to Enschede

Compare travel optionsbetween Leiden and Enschede

Transport options from Leiden to Enschede
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Utrecht Centraal + 2 similar
2h 15m
€30($30)
hourly187km (116 miles)
Train2h 25m
€31($31)
hourly200km (124 miles)
Train via Zwolle2h 30m
€19($19)
every 30 mins206km (128 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€41($41)
on demand195km (121 miles)

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Airports near Enschede

The following major airports near Enschede offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Enschede
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Enschede
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Enschede