How to get from Leidseplein to Leiden by light rail and train?

From Leidseplein to Leiden by light rail and train

To get from Leidseplein to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Leidseplein station to Station Zuid station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Leidseplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Leidseplein
    ID 06089
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    150 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

Alternative route from Leidseplein to Leiden by light rail and train via 5 and IC

To get from Leidseplein to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Leidseplein station to Parnassusweg station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Leidseplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Leidseplein
    ID 06089
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07271
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    25 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 Leidseplein to Leiden

The distance between Leidseplein, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 39.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leidseplein to Leiden by light rail 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 Leidseplein

Leidseplein is located at Leidseplein, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Ruysdaelkade.

Bus stations close to Leidseplein:

  • Ruysdaelkade
  • Leidseplein
  • Amsterdam, Leidseplein

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

Alternative route from Leidseplein to Leiden by light rail and train via 5 and IC

To get from Leidseplein to Leiden in Netherlands, take the 5 light rail from Leidseplein station to Parnassusweg station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Zuid station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Leidseplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Leidseplein
    ID 06089
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07271
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    25 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 Leidseplein to Leiden?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Leidseplein and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Leidseplein to Leiden?

    The 5 light rail line goes from Leidseplein station near Leidseplein in Amsterdam to Amstelveen Stadshart station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Amstelveen Stadshart station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leidseplein to Leiden by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Leidseplein in Amsterdam and Leiden in Netherlands by light rail and train is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Leidseplein to get to Leiden?

    Get on the 5 light rail from the Leidseplein station near Leidseplein in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Leidseplein and Leiden?

    Get off the light rail at the Amstelveen Stadshart station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

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