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station information and services
Leiden Centraal
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
9Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main entrance.
Dining
- Restaurant De Bruine Boon
- Grand Café Van Buuren
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €0.70
Hotel
- Ibis Leiden Centre
- Golden Tulip Leiden Centre
- City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 4720 places, some covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-9 for local trains
Public transit options for Leiden Centraal
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
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FAQ: Travel from Leiden Centraal
Everything you need to know about Leiden Centraal: From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Leiden Centraal offers accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, including elevators and ramps.
Leiden Centraal station is centrally located near key attractions such as the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, the Hortus Botanicus Leiden, and the National Museum of Ethnology.
Yes, there are car rental services available at Leiden Centraal, including Autorent Huurmij Leiden and Greenwheels.
Leiden Centraal is located approximately 1.162 kilometers from the city center.
You can reach the city center from Leiden Centraal by taking one of the several available bus lines or Intercity and local train services, or by using a taxi located outside the main entrance.
Arriving at Leiden Centraal at least 15-30 minutes before your departure time is recommended to allow for ticket purchasing, finding your platform, and potential delays.
Yes, Ibis Leiden Centre is located near the train station Leiden Centraal.
Leiden Centraal is located at Stationsplein 3, 2312 AJ Leiden, Netherlands.
Parking is available at Leiden Centraal, with the car park open 7 days a week and accessible from the main entrance.
The train fare from Leiden Centraal to the nearest airport, which is Schiphol Airport, typically ranges from €5 to €10, depending on the ticket type and time of travel.
Leiden Centraal is served primarily by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), the principal passenger railway operator in the Netherlands.
Leiden Centraal offers several bus lines and both Intercity and local train services for public transport connections.
Yes, there are dining options near Leiden Centraal, such as Restaurant De Bruine Boon.
Leiden Centraal is generally considered safe for travel during early mornings and late evenings, but it is always advisable to stay aware of your surroundings and follow any safety guidelines provided by local authorities.
Security checks and ticket inspections are conducted at Leiden Centraal to ensure passenger safety and compliance with ticketing regulations.
Yes, Leiden Centraal has toilets available, and the usage fee is €0.70.
Wi-Fi is available for free at Leiden Centraal station.
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