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 44 min. The train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Leiden on the Moovit app.

44min
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amsterdam
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Roosendaal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Amsterdam to Leiden by metro and train

To get from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 52 metro from 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 train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Leiden on the Moovit app.

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

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Station Zuid
    ID 09585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    180 m • 3 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
    230 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 44.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 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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From Amsterdam to Leiden by metro and train

To get from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 52 metro from 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 train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Leiden on the Moovit app.

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

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Station Zuid
    ID 09585
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    180 m • 3 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
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Metro line 52, Train line SPR.

  • 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 44 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Roosendaal 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 44 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Roosendaal 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 5:46 AM.

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