The cheapest and fastest trains from Eindhoven to Leiden
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
7
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 $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 7 trains that leave Eindhoven for Leiden on Sat, Jun 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
10:34 AM1h33Eindhoven12:07 PMLeiden$331One-way0 transfers
7:34 AM1h40Eindhoven9:14 AMLeiden$331One-way0 transfers
9:13 AM1h54Eindhoven11:07 AMLeiden$341One-way0 transfers
8:04 AM2h10Eindhoven10:14 AMLeiden$341One-way0 transfers
9:43 AM1h45Eindhoven11:28 AMLeiden$361One-way0 transfers
10:34 AM1h33Eindhoven12:07 PMLeiden$331One-way0 transfers
9:34 AM1h33Eindhoven11:07 AMLeiden$361One-way0 transfers
7:34 AM1h40Eindhoven9:14 AMLeiden$331One-way0 transfers
7:01 AM1h44Eindhoven8:45 AMLeiden$361One-way0 transfers
9:43 AM1h45Eindhoven11:28 AMLeiden$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Eindhoven to Leiden
Omio 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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m 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 $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Leiden costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Leiden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $30 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.48 (€-4.49). 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.
Live departures
Eindhoven to Leiden train times
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Leiden trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 6515 · IC 2718 · SPR 6720 | 6:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 8:02 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 2718 · SPR 6720 | 6:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 8:07 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2718 · SPR 6720 | 6:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 8:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2718+ 6720 | 6:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 8:07 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1118 · 2118 | 6:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 8:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 1118 · IC 2118 | 6:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 8:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3520 | 6:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 8:30 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6517 · IC 2720 · SPR 6722 | 6:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 8:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 2720 · SPR 6722 | 7:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 8:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2720+ 6722 | 7:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 8:37 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1120 · 2120 | 7:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 8:58 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3522 | 7:16 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 9:00 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6519 · IC 2722 · SPR 6724 | 7:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 9:02 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 2722 · SPR 6724 | 7:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 9:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2722+ 6724 | 7:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 9:07 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1122 · 2122 | 7:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 9:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3524 | 7:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 9:30 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6521 · IC 2724 · SPR 6726 | 7:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 9:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 2724 · SPR 6726 | 8:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 9:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2724 · SPR 6726 | 8:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 9:37 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2724+ 6726 | 8:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 9:37 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 1124 · IC 2124 | 8:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 9:58 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1124 · 2124 | 8:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 9:58 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3526 | 8:16 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 10:00 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3526 | 8:16 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 10:00 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6523 · IC 2726 · SPR 6728 | 8:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 10:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6428 · IC 3619 · ICD 1835 · IC 2224 | 8:24 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h04 | 10:28 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 4 transfers | |
IC 2726 · SPR 6728 | 8:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 10:07 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2726 · SPR 6728 | 8:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 10:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2726+ 6728 | 8:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 10:07 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 1126 · IC 2126 | 8:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 10:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1126 · 2126 | 8:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 10:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3528 | 8:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 10:30 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3528 | 8:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 10:30 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6525 · IC 2728 · SPR 6730 | 8:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 10:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 2728 · SPR 6730 | 9:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 10:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
IC 2728 · SPR 6730 | 9:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 10:37 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2728+ 6730 | 9:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 10:37 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 1128 · IC 2128 | 9:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 10:58 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1128 · 2128 | 9:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 10:58 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3530 | 9:16 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 11:00 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6527 · IC 2730 · SPR 6732 | 9:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 11:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6432 · IC 3623 · ICD 1839 · IC 2228 | 9:24 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h04 | 11:28 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 4 transfers | |
IC 2730 · SPR 6732 | 9:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 11:02 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2730+ 6732 | 9:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 11:07 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1130 · 2130 | 9:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 11:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3532 | 9:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 11:30 AM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6529 · IC 2732 · SPR 6734 | 9:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 11:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
IC 2732 · SPR 6734 | 10:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 11:32 AM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2732+ 6734 | 10:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 11:37 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1132 · 2132 | 10:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 11:58 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3534 | 10:16 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 12:00 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6531 · IC 2734 · SPR 6736 | 10:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 1h41 | 12:02 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 2 transfers | |
SPR 6436 · IC 3627 · ICD 1843 · IC 2232 | 10:24 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h04 | 12:28 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 4 transfers | |
IC 2734 · SPR 6736 | 10:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 12:02 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2734+ 6736 | 10:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 12:07 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1134 · 2134 | 10:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 12:28 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3536 | 10:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 12:30 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2736 · SPR 6738 | 11:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 12:32 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2736+ 6738 | 11:04 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 12:37 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1136 · 2136 | 11:13 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 12:58 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3538 | 11:16 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 1:00 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2738 · SPR 6740 | 11:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 1:02 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2738+ 6740 | 11:34 AM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 1:07 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1138 · 2138 | 11:43 AM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 1:28 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3540 | 11:46 AM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 1:30 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2740 · SPR 6742 | 12:04 PM Eindhoven station | 1h28 | 1:32 PM Leiden Lammenschans | 1 transfer | |
2740+ 6742 | 12:04 PM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 1:37 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1140 · 2140 | 12:13 PM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 1:58 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3542 | 12:16 PM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 2:00 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2742+ 6744 | 12:34 PM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 2:07 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1142 · 2142 | 12:43 PM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 2:28 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3544 | 12:46 PM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 2:30 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2744+ 6746 | 1:04 PM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 2:37 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1144 · 2144 | 1:13 PM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 2:58 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3546 | 1:16 PM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 3:00 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2746+ 6748 | 1:34 PM Eindhoven station | 1h33 | 3:07 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
1146 · 2146 | 1:43 PM Eindhoven station | 1h45 | 3:28 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
3548 | 1:46 PM Eindhoven station | 1h44 | 3:30 PM Leiden Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eindhoven to Leiden
Trains from Eindhoven to Leiden run on average 52 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) 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 (€27) |
Trains per day 52 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Eindhoven to Leiden trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Eindhoven and Leiden from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Eindhoven to Leiden
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Eindhoven to Leiden
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vestdijk
- Restaurant The Happiness Café
- De Vooruitgang
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.70
- NH Collection Eindhoven Centre
- Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
- The Student Hotel Eindhoven
- Located in the main hall
- 4800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional services
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Beukenlaan
- MOOD Strijp S
- Radio Royaal
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.50
- Blue Collar Hotel
- Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven
- Hotel the Match
- 64 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for local and regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Eindhoven Central
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main entrance
- Restaurant De Bruine Boon
- Grand Café Van Buuren
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.70
- Ibis Leiden Centre
- Golden Tulip Leiden Centre
- City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
- Located in the main hall
- 4720 places, some covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-9 for local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
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