How to get from Leiden to Gouda by bus and train?

From Leiden to Gouda by bus and train

To get from Leiden to Gouda in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Leiden, Turkooislaan station to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron A) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Den Haag Centraal station to Gouda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Gouda
Leaves from Leiden, Turkooislaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441040
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron A)
    ID 54447710
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Tiel
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gouda
    Walk to
    Gouda
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leiden to Gouda by bus and train via 43 and IC

To get from Leiden to Gouda in Netherlands, take the 43 bus from Leiden, Rhijnhof station to Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Gouda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gouda
Leaves from Leiden, Rhijnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gouda
    Walk to
    Gouda
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Gouda

The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Gouda, Netherlands is approximately 46.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Gouda by bus 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 Gouda, Netherlands

Gouda is located at Gouda, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Gouda, Savelberg.

Train stations close to Gouda:

  • Waddinxveen
  • Gouda
  • Waddinxveen Triangel

Bus stations close to Gouda:

  • Gouda, Savelberg
  • Gouda, Ridder Van Catsweg
  • Gouda, Bleulandweg

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leiden to Gouda by bus and train via 43 and IC

To get from Leiden to Gouda in Netherlands, take the 43 bus from Leiden, Rhijnhof station to Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Gouda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Gouda
Leaves from Leiden, Rhijnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gouda
    Walk to
    Gouda
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 2, Train line IC, Train line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 43, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Gouda?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leiden to Gouda?

    The 2 bus line goes from Leiden, Turkooislaan station near Leiden in Leiden to Leiderdorp station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Leiderdorp station near Gouda in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leiden to Gouda by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Leiden in Leiden and Gouda in Netherlands by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leiden to get to Gouda?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Leiden, Turkooislaan stop near Leiden in Leiden.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leiden and Gouda?

    Get off the bus at the Leiderdorp station, which is closest to Gouda in Netherlands.

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