- Must visit
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
National museum of antiquities with acclaimed collections from Ancient Egypt, Rome, and the Netherlands' archaeological past.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
$13
Average ticket price on Oct 16
$15
Fastest journey on Oct 16
37 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
37 m
Trains on Oct 16
76
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Leiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Leiden will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 76 trains from Amsterdam to Leiden, including 17 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest trains will take 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SPR 4318 · SPR 14731
SPR 5762 · SPR 4775
SPR 5764 · IC 3166 · SPR 4777
SPR 4364 · SPR 4777
SPR 5766 · IC 3168 · SPR 4779
IC 2321
IC 2227
IC 2223
IC 2329
IC 2325Trains from Amsterdam to Leiden run on average 25 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Leiden trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 5710 · SPR 14723 | 5:54 AM Amsterdam RAI | 0h48 | 6:42 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 4318 · SPR 14731 | 7:54 AM Amsterdam RAI | 0h48 | 8:42 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8427 · SPR 5718 | 7:56 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 8:39 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2321 | 8:06 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 8:43 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2321 · SPR 4731 | 8:06 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 8:57 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8327 · SPR 4320 | 8:13 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 8:56 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2121 | 8:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h40 | 8:57 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2121 · SPR 14733 | 8:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 9:12 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8429 · SPR 5720 | 8:26 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 9:09 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2223 · SPR 4733 | 8:36 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 9:27 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2223 | 8:36 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 9:13 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8329 · SPR 4322 | 8:43 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 9:26 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2123 · SPR 14735 | 8:47 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 9:42 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2123 | 8:47 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h40 | 9:27 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8431 · SPR 5722 | 8:56 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 9:39 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2325 · SPR 4735 | 9:06 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 9:57 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2325 | 9:06 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 9:43 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8331 · SPR 4324 | 9:13 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 9:56 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2125 | 9:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h40 | 9:57 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2125 · SPR 14737 | 9:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 10:12 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8233 · IC 3526 · SPR 14737 | 9:18 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h54 | 10:12 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8233 · IC 3526 | 9:18 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h42 | 10:00 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8433 · SPR 5724 | 9:26 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 10:09 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2227 · SPR 4737 | 9:36 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 10:27 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2227 | 9:36 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 10:13 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8333 · SPR 4326 | 9:43 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 10:26 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2127 · SPR 14739 | 9:47 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 10:42 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2127 | 9:47 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h40 | 10:27 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8235 · IC 3528 · SPR 14739 | 9:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h54 | 10:42 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8235 · IC 3528 | 9:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h42 | 10:30 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8435 · SPR 5726 | 9:56 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 10:39 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2329 · SPR 4739 | 10:06 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 10:57 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2329 | 10:06 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 10:43 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8335 · SPR 4328 | 10:13 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 10:56 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2129 · SPR 14741 | 10:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 11:12 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2129 | 10:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h40 | 10:57 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8237 · IC 3530 · SPR 14741 | 10:18 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h54 | 11:12 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8237 · IC 3530 | 10:18 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h42 | 11:00 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8437 · SPR 5728 | 10:26 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 11:09 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2231 · SPR 4741 | 10:36 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 11:27 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2131 · SPR 14743 | 10:47 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 11:42 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8239 · IC 3532 · SPR 14743 | 10:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h54 | 11:42 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 2333 · SPR 4743 | 11:06 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 11:57 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2133 · SPR 14745 | 11:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 12:12 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8241 · IC 3534 · SPR 14745 | 11:18 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h54 | 12:12 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 2235 · SPR 4745 | 11:36 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 12:27 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2135 · SPR 14747 | 11:47 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 12:42 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8243 · IC 3536 · SPR 14747 | 11:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h54 | 12:42 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 2337 · SPR 4747 | 12:06 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 12:57 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2137 · SPR 14749 | 12:16 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 1:12 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8245 · IC 3538 · SPR 14749 | 12:18 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h54 | 1:12 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 8467 · SPR 5758 | 5:56 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 6:39 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2361 | 6:06 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 6:43 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2361 · SPR 4771 | 6:06 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 6:57 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8367 · SPR 4360 | 6:13 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 6:56 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2161 | 6:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h40 | 6:57 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8471 · SPR 5762 | 6:56 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 7:39 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 5762 · SPR 4775 | 7:06 PM Amsterdam RAI | 0h51 | 7:57 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2365 | 7:06 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 7:43 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2365 · SPR 4775 | 7:06 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 7:57 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 8371 · SPR 4364 | 7:13 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 7:56 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2165 | 7:17 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h40 | 7:57 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8273 · IC 3566 | 7:18 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h42 | 8:00 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 4364 · SPR 4777 | 7:24 PM Amsterdam RAI | 1h03 | 8:27 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 5764 · IC 3166 · SPR 4777 | 7:36 PM Amsterdam RAI | 0h51 | 8:27 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 2267 | 7:36 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 8:13 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8373 · SPR 4366 | 7:43 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h43 | 8:26 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 4366 · SPR 4779 | 7:54 PM Amsterdam RAI | 1h03 | 8:57 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 5766 · IC 3168 · SPR 4779 | 8:06 PM Amsterdam RAI | 0h51 | 8:57 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 4368 · SPR 4781 | 8:24 PM Amsterdam RAI | 1h03 | 9:27 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 5768 · IC 3170 · SPR 4781 | 8:36 PM Amsterdam RAI | 0h51 | 9:27 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 4370 · SPR 4783 | 8:54 PM Amsterdam RAI | 1h03 | 9:57 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 4372 · SPR 4785 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam RAI | 1h03 | 10:27 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2283 · SPR 4793 | 11:36 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h51 | 12:27 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2283 | 11:36 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 12:13 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Leiden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leiden trip today.
National museum of antiquities with acclaimed collections from Ancient Egypt, Rome, and the Netherlands' archaeological past.
Major natural history museum famous for dinosaurs, biodiversity displays, and interactive galleries suitable for all ages.
Museum about human body science in Leiden's academic tradition, featuring anatomy, medicine, and curious medical objects.
Leiden's oldest canal is lined with monuments, bridges, and terraces, making it a classic route for a first city walk.
Tree-lined ring canal around the historic center, ideal for walking past gates, mills, and broad water views.
Busy central square beside the church, often hosting markets and events and serving as a lively meeting point.
Buttery cookies from nearby Gouda, sold across Leiden. Their crisp texture and caramel notes make them a classic Dutch sweet with coffee or tea.
Fluffy small pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in Leiden cafés and traditional pancake houses.
Deep-fried ragout croquettes, often eaten with mustard. This classic Dutch snack is common in Leiden bars, cafés, and lunch spots.
Elegant fine dining in a historic setting, known for refined French-inspired cuisine and polished service near central Leiden.
Established Leiden pancake house specializing in Dutch pancakes and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Historic restaurant in a former weighing house, serving classic Dutch and French-influenced dishes in a grand, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for the Netherlands. Hotels and restaurants are not cheap, but transit is manageable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Leiden Centraal -> Leiden City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Leiden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Leiden trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Leiden Lammenschans. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Leiden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam RAI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Restaurant Riva
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam RAI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam RAI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam RAI: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Amsterdam City, Holiday Inn Amsterdam, Motel One Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
Leiden Lammenschans is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Lammenschans has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
ATMs are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Parking, WC.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
De Vink is 2 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
De Vink has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at De Vink.
ATMs are available at De Vink.
Available at De Vink: Parking.
Available at De Vink: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at De Vink.
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