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Compare bus and train for Leiden to Heemstede
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Heemstede among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Heemstede:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Heemstede costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Heemstede take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (16m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $7 (€5) 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leiden to Heemstede
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Trains from Leiden to Heemstede run on average 234 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 124 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 234 |
Direct trains 124 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Leiden to Heemstede trainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Leiden and Heemstede from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Leiden to Heemstede
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden to Heemstede 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 Heemstede, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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