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How to get from Gouda to Leiden by bus and train?

From Gouda to Leiden by bus and train

To get from Gouda to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Gouda station to Alphen Aan Den Rijn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the 43 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to train station
Train - SPRSPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Gouda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gouda
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Alphen A/D Rijn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alphen Aan Den Rijn
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leiden Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447210
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Via Wassenaar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    ID 54442320
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gouda to Leiden by bus and train via IC, SPR and 2

To get from Gouda to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Gouda station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the 2 bus from Leiden, Station De Vink station to Leiden, Turkooislaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 22
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Gouda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gouda
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Almere Oostvaarders
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    De Vink
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Station De Vink
    ID 54442350
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441040
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gouda to Leiden

The distance between Gouda, Leiden and Leiden, Leiden is approximately 34.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gouda to Leiden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leiden – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gouda

Gouda is located at Gouda, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is Gouda, Station.

Train stations close to Gouda:

  • Gouda Goverwelle
  • Gouda

Bus stations close to Gouda:

  • Gouda, Station

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Leiden

Leiden is located at Smaragdlaan, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Turkooislaan.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Voorschoten

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Rhijnhof
  • Leiden, Bio Science Park-Oost
  • Leiden, Haagse Schouw

Alternative route from Gouda to Leiden by bus and train via IC, SPR and 2

To get from Gouda to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Gouda station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the 2 bus from Leiden, Station De Vink station to Leiden, Turkooislaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 22
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Gouda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gouda
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Almere Oostvaarders
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    De Vink
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Station De Vink
    ID 54442350
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441040
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line SPR, Bus line 43.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line SPR, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct train between Gouda and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gouda to Leiden?

    The SPR train line goes from Gouda station near Gouda in Netherlands to Alphen A/D Rijn station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Alphen A/D Rijn station near Leiden in Leiden.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gouda to Leiden by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gouda in Netherlands and Leiden in Leiden by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gouda to get to Leiden?

    Get on the SPR train from the Gouda station near Gouda in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gouda and Leiden?

    Get off the train at the Alphen A/D Rijn stop, which is closest to Leiden in Leiden.