How far is it from Efteling to Leiden?

The distance between Efteling and Leiden is 59 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Efteling to Leiden?

The drive from Efteling to Leiden takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Efteling to Leiden?

The fastest route from Efteling to Leiden covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Leiden from Efteling?

Leiden lies roughly to the north-west of Efteling.

Which towns do you pass between Efteling and Leiden?

Towns on the route from Efteling to Leiden include IJsselstein, Utrecht, Alphen aan den Rijn, Zoetermeer, Wassenaar.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Efteling and Leiden?

Along the route from Efteling to Leiden you can fill up at TotalEnergies Vinxwaard (24/7), BP D!vers Woerden (24/7), Shell Express (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Efteling Leiden

Distance: 59 kmDrive time: 55 min

Driving from Efteling to Leiden takes about 55 min via A12. The distance is 59 km. The straight-line distance is 45 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in IJsselstein, Harmelen, Alphen aan den Rijn, Zoetermeer, Leiden. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 59 km

1 Depart right onto Dorpsstraat 104 m
2 Turn sharp left onto Molenstraat 123 m
3 Turn right onto Irenestraat 262 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Beatrixstraat 164 m
5 Turn left onto Koninginnenlaan 131 m
6 At end of road, turn right onto Handelskade 104 m
7 Turn left onto Henri Dunantlaan 360 m
8 Turn left onto Zandveldseweg 2 km
9 Take ramp right 6 km
10 Take exit slightly right 2 km
11 Keep slightly left 3 km
12 Merge slightly left 21 km
13 Take exit slightly right 522 m

14 Turn slightly right 12 km
15 Continue straight 9 km
16 Continue straight 131 m
17 Take exit left 2 km
18 Keep slightly right 211 m
19 Keep slightly right 83 m
20 Turn straight onto Hofvlietweg 238 m
21 Turn left onto Europaweg 2 km
22 Turn right onto Lammenschansweg 2 km
23 Continue straight onto Geregracht 116 m
24 Turn slightly left onto Oranjeboomstraat 89 m
25 Continue straight onto Sint Jorissteeg 179 m
26 Continue straight onto Hooigracht 429 m
27 Turn left onto Kaasmarkt 6 m
28 Arrive onto Kaasmarkt

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The return trip from Leiden to Efteling covers roughly the same distance, 59 km.

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How far is it from Efteling to Leiden?: The distance between Efteling and Leiden is 59 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Efteling to Leiden?: The drive from Efteling to Leiden takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Efteling to Leiden?: The fastest route from Efteling to Leiden covers 59 km with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Leiden from Efteling?: Leiden lies roughly to the north-west of Efteling.
Which towns do you pass between Efteling and Leiden?: Towns on the route from Efteling to Leiden include IJsselstein, Utrecht, Alphen aan den Rijn, Zoetermeer, Wassenaar.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Efteling and Leiden?: Along the route from Efteling to Leiden you can fill up at TotalEnergies Vinxwaard (24/7), BP D!vers Woerden (24/7), Shell Express (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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