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Compare train and bus for Haarlem to Leiden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Haarlem to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 16m sooner (23m by train vs 39m by car). Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €7 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.
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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How to get from Haarlem to Leiden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Haarlem to Leiden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:38 AM 1h04 Haarlem 9:42 AM Leiden €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:38 AM 1h04 Haarlem 9:42 AM Leiden €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:38 AM 1h04 Haarlem 9:42 AM Leiden €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:39 AM 1h04 Haarlem 10:43 AM Leiden €8 1 One-way 0 transfers10:09 AM 1h04 Haarlem 11:13 AM Leiden €8 1 One-way 0 transfers10:39 AM 1h04 Haarlem 11:43 AM Leiden €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Haarlem and Leiden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Haarlem station and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
- Travel with NS Domestic to go to Leiden by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with NS Domestic.
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