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How to get from Amstel to Leiden by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Amstel to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 51 metro from Amstel station to Zuid station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Metro - 5151
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amstel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Amstel
  • 2
    Metro - 51
    Wait for metro
    51
    Isolatorweg
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

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

61min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amsterdam Amstel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amstel
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    37 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 Amstel to Leiden

The distance between Amstel, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 41.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amstel to Leiden by metro 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 Amstel

Amstel is located at Amstel, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Amstelstation.

Metro stations close to Amstel:

  • Spaklerweg

Train stations close to Amstel:

  • Amsterdam Amstel

Bus stations close to Amstel:

  • Amstelstation
  • Amsterdam, Amstelstation
  • Prins Bernhardplein

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

By train

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

61min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amsterdam Amstel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amstel
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    37 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 Amstel to Leiden?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Amstel and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Amstel to Leiden?

    The 51 metro line goes from Isolatorweg station near Amstel in Amsterdam to Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Zuid station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amstel to Leiden by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Amstel in Amsterdam and Leiden in Netherlands by metro and train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Amstel to get to Leiden?

    Get on the 51 metro from the Isolatorweg station near Amstel in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Amstel and Leiden?

    Get off the metro at the Zuid station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

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