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

From Schiphol to Leiden by bus and train

To get from Schiphol to Leiden in Leiden, take the IC train from Schiphol Airport station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the 187 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Breestraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 187187
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Schiphol Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447610
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    Boskoop Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Aalmarkt
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Schiphol to Leiden by bus and train via SPR and 187

To get from Schiphol to Leiden in Leiden, take the SPR train from Schiphol Airport station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the 187 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Breestraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min.

37min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Bus - 187187
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Schiphol Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447610
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    Boskoop Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Aalmarkt
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Schiphol to Leiden

The distance between Schiphol, Leiden and Leiden, Leiden is approximately 28.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Schiphol 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, Breestraat
  • Leiden, Korevaarstraat
  • Leiden, Kort Rapenburg

Related Routes

Alternative route from Schiphol to Leiden by bus and train via SPR and 187

To get from Schiphol to Leiden in Leiden, take the SPR train from Schiphol Airport station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the 187 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Breestraat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min.

37min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Bus - 187187
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Schiphol Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447610
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    Boskoop Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    5 min
  • 7
    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 Schiphol to Leiden?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 187.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 187.

  • Is there a direct train between Schiphol and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Schiphol to Leiden?

    The IC train line goes from Schiphol Airport station near Schiphol in Haarlemmermeer to Dordrecht station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dordrecht station near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    The total travel time between Schiphol in Haarlemmermeer and Leiden in Leiden by train and bus is about 38 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Schiphol Airport station near Schiphol in Haarlemmermeer.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Schiphol to Leiden?

    The first bus from Schiphol in Haarlemmermeer to Leiden in Leiden is Schiphol Airport - Leiden Centraal. It leaves the Schiphol, Airport stop at 8:55 AM.

  • When is the first train from Schiphol to Leiden?

    The first train from Schiphol in Haarlemmermeer to Leiden in Leiden is Sprinter | Leiden Centraal - Almere Oostvaarders. It leaves the Schiphol Airport station at 8:06 AM.

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