How to travel from Antwerp to Leiden

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

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

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Leiden costing on average €25.

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Leiden take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Antwerp to Leiden is approximately 65 miles (105 km).

The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Leiden is:

• Around 32 trains per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp 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 Antwerp to Leiden:

• Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Leiden by bus.
• Travel with EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Regional, Intercity, Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCB to go to Leiden by train.

Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Leiden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, The Hague, Berlin. 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.