How to get from Leiden to Amstelveen by light rail and train?

From Leiden to Amstelveen by light rail and train

To get from Leiden to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the SPR train from De Vink station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5 light rail from Parnassusweg station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from De Vink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    De Vink
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07271
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leiden to Amstelveen by bus, light rail and train

To get from Leiden to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the SPR train from De Vink station to Hoofddorp station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 300 bus and finally take the 5 light rail from Oranjebaan station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Bus - 300300
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from De Vink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    De Vink
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoofddorp
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Station
    ID 57430760
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Bijlmer Arena Via Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amstelveen, Oranjebaan
    ID 57240060
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oranjebaan
    ID 07439
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Amstelveen

The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Amstelveen, Netherlands is approximately 45.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Amstelveen by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leiden

Leiden is located at Smaragdlaan, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden Turkooislaan.

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Turkooislaan

Public transit stations close to Amstelveen, Netherlands

Amstelveen is located at Amstelveen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Amstelveen, Ouderkerkerlaan.

Bus stations close to Amstelveen:

  • Amstelveen, Ouderkerkerlaan
  • Stadstuinen
  • Amstelveen, Stadstuinen

Related Routes

From Leiden to Amstelveen by bus, light rail and train

To get from Leiden to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the SPR train from De Vink station to Hoofddorp station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 300 bus and finally take the 5 light rail from Oranjebaan station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Bus - 300300
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from De Vink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    De Vink
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoofddorp
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Station
    ID 57430760
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Bijlmer Arena Via Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amstelveen, Oranjebaan
    ID 57240060
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oranjebaan
    ID 07439
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Amstelveen?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leiden to Amstelveen?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 300, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden and Amstelveen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden to Amstelveen?

    The SPR train line goes from De Vink station near Leiden in Leiden to Amsterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Amsterdam Centraal station near Amstelveen in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leiden to Amstelveen by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Leiden in Leiden and Amstelveen in Netherlands by train and light rail is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leiden to get to Amstelveen?

    Get on the SPR train from the De Vink station near Leiden in Leiden.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leiden and Amstelveen?

    Get off the train at the Amsterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Amstelveen in Netherlands.

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