How to get from Amsterdam to Leiden by train?

From Amsterdam to Leiden by train

Take one direct train from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands: take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Leiden on the Moovit app.

51min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amsterdam to Leiden

The distance between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 47.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam to Leiden by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Amsterdam to Leiden

To check the train schedule from Amsterdam to Leiden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Amsterdam) and destination (Leiden), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Leiden in Netherlands?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands in 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal station near Amsterdam to Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands by train?

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

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

    Get on the IC train from the Amsterdam Centraal station near Amsterdam in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Leiden Centraal station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

  • When is the first train from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands?

    The first train from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands is Intercity | Utrecht Centraal - Rotterdam Centraal. It leaves the Amsterdam Centraal station at 6:46 AM.

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