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 43 min.

43min
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
    Vlissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Leiden by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, take the SPR train from Schiphol Airport station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amsterdam
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Schiphol Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    20 min
  • 6
    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 47.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 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.

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam

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

Metro stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Centraal Station

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station
  • Westerdoksdijk
  • Buiten Brouwersstraat

Ferry stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Centraal Station

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde
  • Leiden, Prinsessekade
  • Leiden, Steenstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Leiden by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, take the SPR train from Schiphol Airport station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amsterdam
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Schiphol Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    20 min
  • 6
    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 43 minutes, using Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Train line SPR, 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 43 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Vlissingen 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 43 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Vlissingen 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 last train from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands?

    The last train from Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands is the Intercity | Utrecht Centraal - Rotterdam Centraal line. It leaves the Amsterdam Centraal station at 3:46 AM.

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