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 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 3 min.

63min
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
    130 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
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    De Vink
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Station De Vink
    ID 54442350
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441040
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gouda to Leiden by bus and train via IC and 43

To get from Gouda to Leiden in Leiden, take the IC train from Gouda station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the 43 bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Gouda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gouda
    130 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leiden Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    470 m • 6 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 44.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 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:

  • Waddinxveen
  • Gouda
  • Gouda Goverwelle

Bus stations close to Gouda:

  • Gouda, Station
  • Gouda, Kleiweg
  • Gouda, Bleulandweg

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Leiden

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • De Vink
  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Dr. Lelylaan
  • Leiden, Helena Verburgstraat
  • Leiden, Turkooislaan

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gouda to Leiden by bus and train via IC and 43

To get from Gouda to Leiden in Leiden, take the IC train from Gouda station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the 43 bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Gouda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gouda
    130 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leiden Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line SPR, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 43.

  • 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 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gouda to Leiden?

    The IC train line goes from Gouda station near Gouda in Netherlands to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Den Haag Centraal 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 3 min.

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

    Get on the IC 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 Den Haag Centraal stop, which is closest to Leiden in Leiden.

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