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

By bus and train

To get from Leiden to Gouda in Netherlands, take the 43 bus from Leiden, Rhijnhof station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the SPR train from Den Haag Centraal station to Gouda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Gouda
Leaves from Leiden, Rhijnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    ID 54442320
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Via Wassenaar
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Den Haag Centraal
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hertogenbosch ('S)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gouda
    Walk to
    Gouda
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route 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 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 31 min.

91min
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
    ID 54442320
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Via Wassenaar
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Den Haag Centraal
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amersfoort Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gouda
    Walk to
    Gouda
    100 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 46.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 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 Gouda, Netherlands

Gouda is located at Gouda, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Gouda, Ridder Van Catsweg.

Train stations close to Gouda:

  • Gouda Goverwelle
  • Gouda
  • Waddinxveen

Bus stations close to Gouda:

  • Gouda, Station

Related Routes

Alternative route 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 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 31 min.

91min
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
    ID 54442320
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Via Wassenaar
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Den Haag Centraal
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amersfoort Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gouda
    Walk to
    Gouda
    100 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 88 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Gouda?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leiden to Gouda?

    The 43 bus line goes from Leiden, Rhijnhof station near Leiden in Leiden to Den Haag Via Wassenaar station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Den Haag Via Wassenaar 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 28 min.

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

    Get on the 43 bus from the Leiden, Rhijnhof stop near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    Get off the bus at the Den Haag Via Wassenaar station, which is closest to Gouda in Netherlands.

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