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

By bus and train

To get from Leiden to Gouda in Gouda, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 400 bus from Leiden, Energiepark station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Gouda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 400400
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Leiden, Energiepark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Energiepark
    ID 54446630
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde
    ID 54440520
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    90 m • 2 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 - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 8
    Ride to train station Gouda
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, SPR and IC

To get from Leiden to Gouda in Gouda, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Leiden, Breestraat station to Leiden, Station De Vink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Gouda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Leiden, Breestraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Station De Vink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station De Vink
    ID 54442350
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    De Vink
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enschede
  • 8
    Ride to train station Gouda
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Gouda

The distance between Leiden, Gouda and Gouda, Gouda is approximately 44.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Gouda by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gouda – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gouda, Gouda

Gouda is located at Stationsplein, Gouda and the nearest public transit station is Gouda, Station.

Train stations close to Gouda:

  • Gouda
  • Gouda Goverwelle
  • Waddinxveen Triangel

Bus stations close to Gouda:

  • Gouda, Station
  • Gouda, Kleiweg
  • Gouda, Ridder Van Catsweg

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, SPR and IC

To get from Leiden to Gouda in Gouda, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Leiden, Breestraat station to Leiden, Station De Vink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Gouda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Leiden, Breestraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Station De Vink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station De Vink
    ID 54442350
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    De Vink
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enschede
  • 8
    Ride to train station Gouda
    Ride to train station
    Gouda
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 400, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line SPR, Bus 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 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leiden to Gouda?

    The 400 bus line goes from Leiden, Energiepark station near Leiden in Leiden to Leiden Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Leiden Centraal station near Gouda in Gouda.

  • 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 Gouda by bus and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 400 bus from the Leiden, Energiepark stop near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    Get off the bus at the Leiden Centraal station, which is closest to Gouda in Gouda.

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