How to get from Leiden to Utrecht by train?

From Leiden to Utrecht by train

Take one direct train from Leiden to Utrecht in Utrecht: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    1.02 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Venlo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    Domplein
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leiden to Utrecht by bus and train

To get from Leiden to Utrecht in Utrecht, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Leiden, Breestraat station to Leiden, Station Lammenschans station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN train and finally take the SPR train from Bodegraven station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Leiden, Breestraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station Lammenschans
    ID 54440400
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Lammenschans
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SNELBUS I.P.V. TREINSNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Bodegraven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bodegraven, Station
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bodegraven
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hertogenbosch ('S)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    Domplein
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Utrecht

The distance between Leiden, Utrecht and Utrecht, Utrecht is approximately 73.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Utrecht by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Utrecht – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Utrecht, Utrecht

Utrecht is located at Domplein, Utrecht and the nearest public transit station is Domplein.

Train stations close to Utrecht:

  • Utrecht Maliebaan

Bus stations close to Utrecht:

  • Janskerkhof
  • Neude
  • Stadsschouwburg

Related Routes

From Leiden to Utrecht by bus and train

To get from Leiden to Utrecht in Utrecht, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Leiden, Breestraat station to Leiden, Station Lammenschans station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN train and finally take the SPR train from Bodegraven station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Leiden, Breestraat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Breestraat
    ID 54441160
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station Lammenschans
    ID 54440400
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Lammenschans
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SNELBUS I.P.V. TREINSNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Bodegraven
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bodegraven, Station
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bodegraven
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hertogenbosch ('S)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    Domplein
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN, Bus line SPR.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden and Utrecht?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Leiden in Leiden to Utrecht in Utrecht in 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden to Utrecht?

    The IC train line goes from Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Leiden to Venlo station near Utrecht in Utrecht.

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

    The total travel time between Leiden in Leiden and Utrecht in Utrecht by train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    Get off the train at the Venlo station, which is closest to Utrecht in Utrecht.

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