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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Amsterdam to Leiden

Composite routes from Amsterdam to Leiden

Cheapest
40 min
Car
43 km.
from $2
Other
40 min
Train
43 km.
from €2
Details

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 2
European Sleeper
Vondellaan 144, 3521 GH Utrecht, The Netherlands
NS
Laan van Puntenburg 100, 3511ER, Utrecht, Netherlands
European Sleeper
Vondellaan 144, 3521 GH Utrecht, The Netherlands
NS
Laan van Puntenburg 100, 3511ER, Utrecht, Netherlands
+31307515155
+31307515155
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
54 min
3 times a day
$3.01
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Connexxion
Website
Qbuzz B.V.
Website
Connexxion
Website
37 min
Every 15 minutes
$3.95–$5.61
+31 900 2666399
+31 900 2666399
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Qbuzz B.V.
Website
41 min
Hourly
$5.86–$8.28
+31 (0)900 – 0108
+31 (0)900 – 0108
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Leiden is to rideshare which costs $2.57 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Leiden is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $8.15 - $13.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Leiden?

The distance between Amsterdam and Leiden is 47 km. The road distance is 41.5 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $9.78 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Leiden?

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Leiden bus from?

Amsterdam to Leiden bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Leiden train from?

Amsterdam to Leiden train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Leiden?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Leiden is to train which takes 37 min and costs $9.78 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can line 397 bus and line 365 bus, which costs $8.15 - $11.96 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Leiden bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Leiden bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Schiphol, Airport station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Leiden train arrive?

Amsterdam to Leiden train services, operated by NS, arrive at Leiden Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Leiden is 42 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Amsterdam to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Leiden?

Book your Amsterdam to Leiden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Leiden. Prices start at $70.37 per night.

Can I share a ride from Amsterdam to Leiden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Leiden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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