Hamburg to Leiden by bus
Leiden lies 400 km (249 mi) west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 488 km (303 mi) of road.
| Hamburg | Leiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 2 million | 119,713 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 2311–2334 |
What changes when you arrive in Leiden
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Hamburg to Leiden
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Staying in Leiden
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Common questions
How far is Leiden from Hamburg?
400 km (249 mi) in a straight line, west of Hamburg; by road roughly 488 km (303 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Leiden by bus?
About 7 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Leiden?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Leiden?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.