- Must visit
Stadsmuseum Woerden
Woerden’s main city museum, presenting local history, archaeology, art, and the Roman past in a central historic building.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Capelle aan den IJssel to Woerden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (30m by train vs 32m by car). Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Capelle aan den IJssel to Woerden run on average 37 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Woerden’s main city museum, presenting local history, archaeology, art, and the Roman past in a central historic building.
Castle-based exhibition spaces and heritage displays that introduce the site’s history and role in Woerden’s development.
Small local historical collection focused on military and civic heritage connected to Woerden’s fortified past.
Main market square framed by historic buildings, terraces, and events. It is the social heart of Woerden’s old center.
Lively central retail area linking squares and side streets, useful for exploring the compact historic core on foot.
Compact pedestrian shopping street with heritage facades and easy access to major sights in the center.
Boerenkaas from the Groene Hart is raw-milk farmhouse Gouda, long linked to Woerden’s famous cheese market and regional dairy tradition.
Jonge kaas is mild young Gouda widely eaten in Woerden. It reflects the town’s cheese-trading heritage and is common on bread or as a snack.
Oud kaas is aged Gouda with a firmer texture and deeper flavor. It is a classic local choice in a town known across the Netherlands for cheese.
Established restaurant in central Woerden known for refined French and Dutch cooking in an elegant, historic setting.
Popular waterside venue with a relaxed atmosphere, serving modern Dutch and European dishes, drinks, and terrace dining.
Well-known grand café on Woerden’s main square, good for casual meals, borrel snacks, and drinks in a lively historic center location.
Moderate for the Netherlands: lodging and dining cost more than smaller EU towns, but transit is efficient and everyday food stays manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Woerden Station -> Woerden City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Capelle aan den IJssel to Woerden 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 Woerden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Capelle aan den IJssel to Woerden trains use the Capelle Schollevaar to Woerden station pair. Use this guide to compare Capelle aan den IJssel and Woerden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Capelle Schollevaar is 2 km from Capelle aan den IJssel city centre. Public transport options include:
Capelle Schollevaar has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Capelle Schollevaar.
Available at Capelle Schollevaar: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Capelle Schollevaar.
Woerden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Loef & Lij, De Dukdalf
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Woerden. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Woerden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woerden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Woerden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woerden.
Nearby hotels include Best Western City Hotel Woerden, Stadshotel Woerden, Van Rossum Stadshotel.
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