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How to get from Den Bosch to Leiden by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Den Bosch to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from 'S-Hertogenbosch Oost station to 'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 169 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Breestraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 169169
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from 'S-Hertogenbosch Oost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch Oost
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Dordrecht
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447710
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    Alphen A/D Rijn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Aalmarkt
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, IC and 169

To get from Den Bosch to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from 'S-Hertogenbosch, Station Oost station to 'S-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station (I) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 169 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Breestraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 169169
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from 'S-Hertogenbosch, Station Oost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Den Bosch
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Kruiskamp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    'S-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station (I)
    ID 63000197
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447710
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    Alphen A/D Rijn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Aalmarkt
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Den Bosch to Leiden

The distance between Den Bosch, Leiden and Leiden, Leiden is approximately 123.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Den Bosch 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 Den Bosch

Den Bosch is located at Den Bosch, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is 'S-Hertogenbosch, Station Oost.

Train stations close to Den Bosch:

  • 'S-Hertogenbosch Oost
  • 'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
  • Hertogenbosch ('S)

Bus stations close to Den Bosch:

  • 'S-Hertogenbosch, Station Oost
  • 'S-Hertogenbosch, Bruistensingel
  • 'S-Hertogenbosch, Weidekruidlaan

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Leiden

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Breestraat
  • Leiden, Korevaarstraat
  • Leiden, Kort Rapenburg

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, IC and 169

To get from Den Bosch to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from 'S-Hertogenbosch, Station Oost station to 'S-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station (I) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 169 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Breestraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 169169
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from 'S-Hertogenbosch, Station Oost

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Den Bosch
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Kruiskamp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    'S-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station (I)
    ID 63000197
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447710
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    Alphen A/D Rijn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Aalmarkt
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Den Bosch to Leiden?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line 169.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Den Bosch to Leiden?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line 169.

  • Is there a direct train between Den Bosch and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Den Bosch to Leiden?

    The SPR train line goes from 'S-Hertogenbosch Oost station near Den Bosch in 'S-Hertogenbosch to Dordrecht station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dordrecht station near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    The total travel time between Den Bosch in 'S-Hertogenbosch and Leiden in Leiden by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the SPR train from the 'S-Hertogenbosch Oost station near Den Bosch in 'S-Hertogenbosch.

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

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

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