How to travel from Leiden to Amsterdam

You can get from Leiden to Amsterdam by train.

Going by train is the quickest way from Leiden to Amsterdam with an average travel time of 40 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Leiden to Amsterdam is:

• Around 80 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leiden to Amsterdam as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Trains from Leiden to Amsterdam most often leave from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.

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

• Travel with Ns to go to Amsterdam by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ns Leiden to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).

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

• You can find around 79 direct trains per day and travel with Intercity or ns.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Leiden to Amsterdam.

Before traveling from Leiden to Amsterdam, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A train ticket is costing on average $12 (€11) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Leiden to Amsterdam tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.