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

By bus and train

To get from Haarlem to Leiden in Leiden, take the IC train from Haarlem station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the 43 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Haarlem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Haarlem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447210
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Via Wassenaar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    ID 54442320
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SPR and 2

To get from Haarlem to Leiden in Leiden, take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the 2 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Turkooislaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 22
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Haarlem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Haarlem
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447310
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Station De Vink
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441250
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Haarlem to Leiden

The distance between Haarlem, Leiden and Leiden, Leiden is approximately 31.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Haarlem 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 Haarlem

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

Train stations close to Haarlem:

  • Haarlem
  • Overveen
  • Haarlem Spaarnwoude

Bus stations close to Haarlem:

  • Haarlem, Haarlem Station Ingang
  • Haarlem, Haarlem Station K
  • Haarlem, Haarlem Station A

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Leiden

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Voorschoten

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Bio Science Park-Oost
  • Leiden, Dr. Lelylaan/Haagse Schouwweg
  • Leiden, Rhijnhof

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SPR and 2

To get from Haarlem to Leiden in Leiden, take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the 2 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Turkooislaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 22
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Haarlem

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Haarlem
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447310
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Station De Vink
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441250
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 43.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Haarlem to Leiden?

    The IC train line goes from Vlissingen station near Haarlem in Netherlands to Leiden Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    The total travel time between Haarlem in Netherlands and Leiden in Leiden by train and bus is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Vlissingen station near Haarlem in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Leiden Centraal stop, which is closest to Leiden in Leiden.

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