- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$149
Average price
$292
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 23 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
458 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Amsterdam will cost around $292 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
It's difficult to get from Leeds to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
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9148 · 9381Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $157.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$406 Average price | $530 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 39m Average total duration 16h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Amsterdam:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Leeds to Amsterdam costing on average $223 (€180).
A bus is $301 (€243) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Amsterdam costing on average $406 (€328).
A bus is $425 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Amsterdam costing on average $530 (€428).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Ferry takes on average 11h 30m.
Bus takes on average 16h 9m.
You'll arrive about 3h 0m sooner (6h 34m by train vs 9h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $406 (€328) compared to roughly $24 (€19) 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Amsterdam trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C02172+ 9148 · 9381 | Delayed 9:16 AM 10:10 AMLeeds station (LDS) | 11h40 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C02172+ 9140 | Delayed 9:16 AM 10:10 AMLeeds station (LDS) | 9h10 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02172+ 9152 | Delayed 9:16 AM 10:10 AMLeeds station (LDS) | 12h10 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07977+ 9148 · 9381 | On time 10:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 11h10 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
G07977+ 9152 | On time 10:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 11h40 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
P00051+ G08186+ 9152 | On time 10:43 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 11h37 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C02147+ 9152 | On time 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 11h10 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02147+ 9148 · 9381 | On time 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 10h40 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
G07981+ 9152 | On time 11:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 10h40 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07981+ 9148 · 9381 | On time 11:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 10h10 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C24495+ G80049+ 9152 | On time 11:41 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 10h39 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C02140+ 9148 · 9381 | On time 12:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 9h40 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C02140+ 9152 | On time 12:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 10h10 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02140+ 9152+ W45431 | On time 12:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 10h10 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
G07989+ 9152 | On time 12:40 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 9h40 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G16307+ G80055+ 9152 | On time 12:41 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 9h39 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C02142+ 9152 | On time 1:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 9h10 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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C02155+ 9152 | 6:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 16h15 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02155+ 9126 | 6:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 9h17 | 4:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02155+ 9140 | 6:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 13h15 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07949+ 9152 | 6:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 15h40 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07949+ 9140 | 6:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 12h40 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07949+ 9148 · 9381 | 6:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 15h10 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
G07952+ 9140 | 7:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 12h20 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07952+ 9152 | 7:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 15h20 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07952+ 9148 · 9381 | 7:00 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 14h50 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C02170+ 9152 | 7:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 15h05 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02170+ 9140 | 7:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 12h05 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02170+ 9152+ W32889 | 7:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 15h05 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C00193+ 9152+ G88953 | 7:32 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 14h48 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
G07959+ 9152 | 7:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 14h40 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07959+ 9140 | 7:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 11h40 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02161+ 9152 | 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 14h10 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02161+ 9140 | 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 11h10 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02161+ 9148 · 9381 | 8:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 13h40 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
G07964+ 9140 | 8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 10h40 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07964+ 9152 | 8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 13h40 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07964+ 9148 · 9381 | 8:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 13h10 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C02165+ 9140 | 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 10h10 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02165+ 9152 | 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 13h10 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02165+ 9381 · 9148 | 9:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 12h40 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
G07971+ 9152 | 9:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 12h40 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G07971+ 9140 | 9:40 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 9h40 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
G15879+ G08180+ 9152 | 9:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 12h38 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
C02172+ 9152 | 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 12h10 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02172+ 9140 | 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 9h10 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
C02172+ 9381 · 9148 | 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 11h40 | 10:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Leeds to Amsterdam run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $406 (€328) but you can travel from only $66 (€53) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:14, the last at 16:52. The fastest train covers the 284 miles (458 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 284 miles (458 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $406 (€328) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 40m |
First train 2:14 AM |
Last train 4:52 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
The world’s leading Van Gogh collection, with paintings, drawings, and letters that trace the artist’s life and development. One of Amsterdam’s most in-demand museums.
The historic canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Powerful and deeply moving, it is among the city’s most important sites.
A charming canal-side neighborhood known for narrow streets, historic houses, boutiques, and one of the best atmospheres for walking in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major historic buildings and always busy with visitors, street life, and events.
A broad public square framed by Amsterdam’s top museums, often used for events, relaxing, and iconic city photos.
Two thin waffles filled with warm caramel syrup. A classic Dutch sweet snack strongly associated with markets and bakeries in Amsterdam.
Small fluffy buckwheat-and-wheat pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. A beloved Dutch treat often found at fairs and traditional cafes.
Deep-fried crispy balls with a rich ragout filling, usually beef, served with mustard. A staple Dutch bar snack enjoyed with beer.
Renowned upscale restaurant with produce-driven menus sourced from its own greenhouse. Stylish fine dining in a distinctive setting.
Established Dutch restaurant near the center, known for traditional dishes served in a warm, classic canal-house setting.
Popular traditional Dutch restaurant serving classics such as stamppot and stews in an intimate, old-fashioned atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricey by Dutch standards. Hotels and dining cost more than in many other cities, though transit and snacks stay manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up; tipping in cafes is optional.
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Amsterdam Centraal -> Dam Square, Amsterdam
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