How to get from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht by train?

From Leiden Centraal to Utrecht by train

Take one direct train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht in Netherlands: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Venlo
  • 3
    Ride to train station Utrecht Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht by train via SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN and SPR

To get from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht in Netherlands, take the SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN train from Leiden Centraal station to Bodegraven, Station station. Next, take the SPR train from Bodegraven station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - SNELBUS I.P.V. TREINSNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Bodegraven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bodegraven, Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bodegraven
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hertogenbosch ('S)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Utrecht Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht

The distance between Leiden Centraal, Netherlands and Utrecht, Netherlands is approximately 71.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht 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 Leiden Centraal

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

Train stations close to Leiden Centraal:

  • De Vink
  • Leiden Lammenschans

Bus stations close to Leiden Centraal:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal

Public transit stations close to Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht is located at Utrecht, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A3).

Train stations close to Utrecht:

  • Utrecht Centraal

Bus stations close to Utrecht:

  • Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C3)
  • Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde
  • Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C8)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht by train via SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN and SPR

To get from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht in Netherlands, take the SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN train from Leiden Centraal station to Bodegraven, Station station. Next, take the SPR train from Bodegraven station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Train - SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - SNELBUS I.P.V. TREINSNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Bodegraven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bodegraven, Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bodegraven
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hertogenbosch ('S)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Utrecht Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line SNELBUS I.P.V. TREIN, Bus line SPR.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Leiden Centraal in Leiden to Utrecht in Netherlands in 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht?

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

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

    The total travel time between Leiden Centraal in Leiden and Utrecht in Netherlands by train is about 56 min.

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

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

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

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

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