How to get from Leiden Centraal to Velsen by train?

From Leiden Centraal to Velsen by train

To get from Leiden Centraal to Velsen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Haarlem station. Next, take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Driehuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Velsen
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
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Driehuis
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Velsen
    Walk to
    Velsen
    2.63 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leiden Centraal to Velsen by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Leiden Centraal to Velsen in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Leiden Centraal station to Haarlem station. Next, take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Driehuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Velsen
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Haarlem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Driehuis
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Velsen
    Walk to
    Velsen
    2.63 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden Centraal to Velsen

The distance between Leiden Centraal, Netherlands and Velsen, Netherlands is approximately 38.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden Centraal to Velsen 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:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden Centraal:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Public transit stations close to Velsen, Netherlands

Velsen is located at Velsen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Ijmuiden, Marktplein.

Train stations close to Velsen:

  • Driehuis
  • Santpoort Noord

Ferry stations close to Velsen:

  • Velsen Zuid
  • Velsen Noord

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leiden Centraal to Velsen by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Leiden Centraal to Velsen in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Leiden Centraal station to Haarlem station. Next, take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Driehuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Velsen
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Haarlem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Driehuis
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Velsen
    Walk to
    Velsen
    2.63 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line SPR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden Centraal to Velsen?

    The IC train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal station near Leiden Centraal in Leiden to Haarlem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Haarlem station near Velsen in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Leiden Centraal in Leiden and Velsen in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Haarlem station, which is closest to Velsen in Netherlands.