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

By light rail and train

To get from Amstelveen to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Parnassusweg station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Light Rail - 55
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Amstelveen
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Zoutkeetsgracht
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07270
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via 5 and SPR

To get from Amstelveen to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Parnassusweg station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Light Rail - 55
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Amstelveen
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Zoutkeetsgracht
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07270
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amstelveen to Leiden

The distance between Amstelveen, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 40.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amstelveen to Leiden 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 Amstelveen

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

Bus stations close to Amstelveen:

  • Stadstuinen
  • Binnenhof
  • Amstelveen, Oranjebaan

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via 5 and SPR

To get from Amstelveen to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Parnassusweg station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Light Rail - 55
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Amstelveen
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Zoutkeetsgracht
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07270
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line SPR.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Amstelveen and Leiden in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Amstelveen to Leiden in Netherlands?

    The 5 light rail line goes from Zoutkeetsgracht station near Amstelveen to Parnassusweg station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Parnassusweg station near Leiden in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Amstelveen and Leiden in Netherlands by light rail and train is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Amstelveen to get to Leiden in Netherlands?

    Get on the 5 light rail from the Zoutkeetsgracht station near Amstelveen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Amstelveen and Leiden in Netherlands?

    Get off the light rail at the Parnassusweg station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

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