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

From Houten to Leiden by bus and train

To get from Houten to Leiden in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 945 bus from Houten, Molenzoom station to Houten, Loericker Stee station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Bus - 945945
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Houten, Molenzoom

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Houten
  • 2
    Bus - 945945
    Wait for bus
    945
    Houten-Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Houten, Loericker Stee
    ID 51280980
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Houten Castellum
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Bodegraven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    12 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Houten to Leiden by train

To get from Houten to Leiden in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Houten station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Houten

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Houten
    1.02 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Bodegraven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Houten to Leiden

The distance between Houten, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 90.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houten to Leiden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Houten

Houten is located at Houten, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Houten, Molenzoom.

Train stations close to Houten:

  • Houten
  • Houten Castellum

Bus stations close to Houten:

  • Houten, Molenzoom
  • Houten, Het Spoor
  • Houten, De Molen

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Related Routes

From Houten to Leiden by train

To get from Houten to Leiden in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Houten station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Houten

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Houten
    1.02 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Bodegraven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 945, Bus line SPR, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Houten and Leiden in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Houten to Leiden in Netherlands?

    The 945 bus line goes from Houten-Zuid station near Houten to Houten, Loericker Stee station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Houten, Loericker Stee station near Leiden in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Houten to Leiden in Netherlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Houten and Leiden in Netherlands by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Houten to get to Leiden in Netherlands?

    Get on the 945 bus from the Houten-Zuid stop near Houten in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Houten and Leiden in Netherlands?

    Get off the bus at the Houten, Loericker Stee station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

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