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

By light rail and train

To get from Leiden Centraal to Amstelveen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, take the 5 light rail from Parnassusweg station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07271
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 6
    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

Alternative route by light rail and train via IC and 25

To get from Leiden Centraal to Amstelveen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, take the 25 light rail from Parnassusweg station to Oranjebaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 2525
Walk to Amstelveen
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07271
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2525
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Westwijk
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oranjebaan
    ID 07439
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Amstelveen
    Walk to
    Amstelveen
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden Centraal to Amstelveen

The distance between Leiden Centraal, Netherlands and Amstelveen, Netherlands is approximately 40.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden Centraal 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 Centraal

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

Train stations close to Leiden Centraal:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden Centraal:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Public transit stations close to Amstelveen, Netherlands

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

Bus stations close to Amstelveen:

  • Stadstuinen
  • Amstelveen, Stadstuinen
  • Binnenhof

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via IC and 25

To get from Leiden Centraal to Amstelveen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, take the 25 light rail from Parnassusweg station to Oranjebaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 2525
Walk to Amstelveen
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07271
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2525
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Westwijk
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oranjebaan
    ID 07439
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Amstelveen
    Walk to
    Amstelveen
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 25.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden Centraal and Amstelveen?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden Centraal to Amstelveen?

    The IC train line goes from Leeuwarden station near Leiden Centraal in Leiden to Amsterdam Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Amsterdam Zuid station near Amstelveen in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Leiden Centraal in Leiden and Amstelveen in Netherlands by train and light rail is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Leeuwarden station near Leiden Centraal in Leiden.

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

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

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