How to travel from Amsterdam to Leiden

There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Leiden including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Leiden is a bus with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Leiden:

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leiden costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 54m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Leiden is approximately 22 miles (36 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Leiden is:

• Around 37 trains per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Leiden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Leiden:

• Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam Muiderpoort Train Station and arrive in Leiden Centraal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Leiden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Connexxion to go to Leiden by bus.
• Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, NS Domestic, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Leiden by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Leiden:

• 17 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity, NS Domestic, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Leiden often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, The Hague, Berlin, Rotterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leiden and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leiden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leiden, you can enjoy scenic boat tours along the Leiden Canals, visit the Naturalis Biodiversity Center for interactive exhibits, explore the historic Pieterskerk, and admire art at Museum De Lakenhal. Don't miss the vibrant Leiden Market for local produce and delicacies. Key sights include the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Hortus Botanicus Leiden, the prestigious Leiden University, Molen de Valk windmill, and the Burcht van Leiden fortress with panoramic city views.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Leiden's rich history, museums, and charming canals.