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 IC train and finally take the 5 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Kort Rapenburg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 55
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Gouda
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gouda
    van Bergen IJzendoornpark
  • 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 - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447710
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Voorschoten
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Kort Rapenburg
    ID 54442080
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Aalmarkt
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gouda to Leiden by bus and train via IC, IC 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 IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Breestraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Gouda
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gouda
    van Bergen IJzendoornpark
  • 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 - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447610
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Gouda to Leiden
The distance between Gouda, Leiden and Leiden, Leiden is approximately 44.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 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 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, Kort Rapenburg
Related Routes

Alternative route from Gouda to Leiden by bus and train via IC, IC 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 IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Breestraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Gouda
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gouda
    van Bergen IJzendoornpark
  • 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 - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447610
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, 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 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gouda to Leiden?

    The IC train line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Gouda in Gouda 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 Gouda and Leiden in Leiden by train and bus is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Den Haag Centraal station near Gouda in Gouda.

  • 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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