How to get from Amsterdam to Leiden by metro and train?

From Amsterdam to Leiden by metro and train

To get from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 52 metro from Amsterdam Centraal Station station to Station Zuid station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The metro and train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Leiden on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to metro station
Metro - 5252
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Amsterdam Centraal Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Station Zuid
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    180 m • 3 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 41.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam to Leiden by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Amsterdam to Leiden

To check the metro and 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 metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and 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 metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Metro line 52, Train line SPR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

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

    The 52 metro line goes from Amsterdam Centraal Station station near Amsterdam to Amsterdam Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Amsterdam Zuid station near Leiden in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Amsterdam and Leiden in Netherlands by metro and train is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the 52 metro from the Amsterdam Centraal Station station near Amsterdam in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the metro at the Amsterdam Zuid 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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