- Must visit
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
National museum of antiquities with acclaimed collections from Ancient Egypt, Rome, and the Netherlands' archaeological past.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$33
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$33
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
1 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 08
49
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eindhoven to Leiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Leiden will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 49 trains from Eindhoven to Leiden, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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 6520 · SPR 8824
SPR 6518 · SPR 8822
SPR 6424 · IC 3615 · ICD 1831 · IC 2220
SPR 6522 · IC 3924 · SPR 8824
SPR 6522 · SPR 8826
IC 3930 · SPR 8830
IC 3924 · SPR 8824
IC 3918 · SPR 8818
IC 3932 · SPR 8832
IC 3926 · SPR 8826Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Leiden:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Leiden costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.14. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Leiden trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 6418 · IC 3609 · ICD 1825 · IC 2314 | 5:54 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h04 | 7:58 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 4 transfers | |
IC 2916 · IC 3116 | 6:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 7:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2916 · SPR 8918 | 6:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h43 | 7:47 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6516 · SPR 8820 | 6:09 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h23 | 8:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6516 · IC 3918 · SPR 8818 | 6:09 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h53 | 8:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 1116 · IC 3527 | 6:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h42 | 7:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3518 | 6:16 AM Eindhoven station | 1h46 | 8:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6515 · IC 2718 · SPR 8920 | 6:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h56 | 8:17 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6420 · IC 3611 · ICD 1827 · IC 2216 | 6:24 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h04 | 8:28 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 4 transfers | |
IC 3918 · SPR 8818 | 6:26 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 8:07 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3918 · SPR 8818 | 6:26 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 8:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2718 · IC 3218 | 6:36 AM Eindhoven station | 1h46 | 8:22 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2718 · SPR 8920 | 6:36 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 8:17 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6518 · SPR 8822 | 6:39 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h23 | 9:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6518 · IC 3920 · SPR 8820 | 6:39 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h53 | 8:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 1118 · IC 3529 | 6:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h42 | 8:25 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3520 | 6:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h46 | 8:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6517 · IC 2720 · SPR 8922 | 6:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h56 | 8:47 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 3920 · SPR 8820 | 6:56 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 8:37 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3920 · SPR 8820 | 6:56 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 8:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2720 · SPR 8922 | 7:06 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 8:47 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2720 · IC 3220 | 7:06 AM Eindhoven station | 1h46 | 8:52 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6520 · IC 3522 · SPR 8822 | 7:09 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h53 | 9:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6520 · SPR 8824 | 7:09 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h23 | 9:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 1120 · IC 3531 | 7:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h42 | 8:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3522 | 7:16 AM Eindhoven station | 1h46 | 9:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6519 · IC 2722 · SPR 8924 | 7:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h56 | 9:17 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6424 · IC 3615 · ICD 1831 · IC 2220 | 7:24 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h04 | 9:28 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 4 transfers | |
IC 3922 · SPR 8822 | 7:26 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 9:07 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3922 · SPR 8822 | 7:26 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 9:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2722 · IC 3222 | 7:36 AM Eindhoven station | 1h46 | 9:22 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2722 · SPR 8924 | 7:36 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 9:17 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6522 · IC 3924 · SPR 8824 | 7:39 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h53 | 9:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6522 · SPR 8826 | 7:39 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h23 | 10:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 1122 · IC 3533 | 7:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h42 | 9:25 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3524 | 7:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h46 | 9:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6521 · IC 2724 · SPR 8926 | 7:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h56 | 9:47 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 3924 · SPR 8824 | 7:56 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 9:37 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3924 · SPR 8824 | 7:56 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 9:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2724 · SPR 8926 | 8:06 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 9:47 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2724 · IC 3224 | 8:06 AM Eindhoven station | 1h46 | 9:52 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3926 · SPR 8826 | 8:26 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 10:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2726 · SPR 8928 | 8:36 AM Eindhoven station | 1h41 | 10:17 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 3928 · SPR 8828 | 8:56 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 10:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 3930 · SPR 8830 | 9:26 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 11:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 3932 · SPR 8832 | 9:56 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 11:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 3934 · SPR 8834 | 10:26 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 12:02 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 3936 · SPR 8836 | 10:56 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 12:32 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 3938 · SPR 8838 | 11:26 AM Eindhoven station | 1h36 | 1:02 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Eindhoven to Leiden run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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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 Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven to Leiden trains use the Eindhoven to Leiden Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Leiden Lammenschans. Use this guide to compare Eindhoven and Leiden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eindhoven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant The Happiness Café, De Vooruitgang
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eindhoven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eindhoven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Eindhoven Centre, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, The Student Hotel Eindhoven.
Eindhoven Strijp-S is 1 km from Eindhoven city centre. Public transport options include:
Eindhoven Strijp-S has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: MOOD Strijp S, Radio Royaal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven Strijp-S. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Blue Collar Hotel, Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven, Hotel the Match.
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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