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

By light rail and train

To get from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, take the SPR train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the 12 light rail from Centraal Station station to Dam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Light Rail - 1212
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    Amsteldijk
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05050
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via SPR and 17

To get from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, take the SPR train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the 17 light rail from Centraal Station station to Dam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Light Rail - 1717
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1717
    Wait for light rail
    17
    Osdorp Dijkgraafplein
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05065
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam

The distance between Leiden Centraal, Amsterdam and Amsterdam, Amsterdam is approximately 45.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Amsterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Amsterdam is located at Amsterdam, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is Rokin.

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Rokin
  • Dam
  • Amsterdam, Dam

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via SPR and 17

To get from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, take the SPR train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the 17 light rail from Centraal Station station to Dam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Light Rail - 1717
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1717
    Wait for light rail
    17
    Osdorp Dijkgraafplein
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05065
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 17.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam?

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

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

    The total travel time between Leiden Centraal in Leiden and Amsterdam in Amsterdam by train and light rail is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the SPR train from the Leiden Centraal station near Leiden Centraal in Leiden.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam?

    The first train from Leiden Centraal in Leiden to Amsterdam in Amsterdam is Sprinter | Leiden Centraal - Almere Oostvaarders. It leaves the Leiden Centraal station at 8:39 AM.

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