How to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden in Netherlands: take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min.

41min
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By metro and train

To get from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 52 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to metro station
Metro - 5252
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Centraal Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden
The distance between Amsterdam Centraal, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 47.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Amsterdam Centraal

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

Metro stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Centraal Station

Train stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Amsterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Amsterdam Centraal:

  • Centraal Station
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron A)
  • Amsterdam, Centraal Station (Perron H)
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

By metro and train

To get from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 52 metro from Centraal Station station to Zuid station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to metro station
Metro - 5252
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Centraal Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    29 min
  • 7
    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 Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SPR.

  • Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Centraal and Leiden?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands in 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden?

    The IC train line goes from Vlissingen station near Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam to Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden by train?

    The total travel time between Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam and Leiden in Netherlands by train is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Vlissingen station near Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam.

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

    Get off the train at the Leiden Centraal station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

  • When is the last train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden?

    The last train from Amsterdam Centraal in Amsterdam to Leiden in Netherlands is the Intercity | Vlissingen - Amsterdam Centraal line. It leaves the Amsterdam Centraal station at 2:35 AM.

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