How to travel from Leiden to Utrecht

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Compare train for Leiden to Utrecht

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 27 miles (44 km)

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$16

Average price

Cheapest

$13

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

56m

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30m

Additional time*

58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

NS International | IC Brussel

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The cheapest way to travel from Leiden to Utrecht is a train with an average price of $16.
The fastest way to travel from Leiden to Utrecht is by train with an average journey time of 1h 26m.
Yes, you can take a train between Leiden and Utrecht.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leiden to Utrecht among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2m sooner (56m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $13 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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from Leiden to Utrecht

How to get from Leiden to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Leiden to Utrecht is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • NS DomesticSPR 6731
    8:53 AM0h40
    Leiden Centraal
    9:33 AMUtrecht Centraal
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • NS DomesticSPR 6731
    8:53 AM0h40
    Leiden Centraal
    9:33 AMUtrecht Centraal
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS DomesticSPR 6731
    8:53 AM0h40
    Leiden Centraal
    9:33 AMUtrecht Centraal
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • NS DomesticSPR 6727
    7:53 AM0h40
    Leiden Centraal
    8:33 AMUtrecht Centraal
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS DomesticSPR 6723
    6:53 AM0h40
    Leiden Centraal
    7:33 AMUtrecht Centraal
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS DomesticSPR 6729
    8:23 AM0h40
    Leiden Centraal
    9:03 AMUtrecht Centraal
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leiden to Utrecht

Travel to Utrecht easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leiden to Utrecht.

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You can travel between Leiden and Utrecht by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leiden to Utrecht is a train with an average price of $16.
The fastest way to travel from Leiden to Utrecht is by train with an average journey time of 1h 26m.
The distance from Leiden to Utrecht is approximately 27 miles (44 km).
The average frequency per day from Leiden to Utrecht is:
  • Around 31 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Utrecht 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 Utrecht:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leiden to Utrecht, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Utrecht by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leiden to Utrecht:
  • 25 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Leiden to Utrecht often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Utrecht and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Utrecht to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Utrecht, you can explore the unique two-level canals with wharf cellars and vibrant cafes. Visit Museum Speelklok to discover self-playing musical instruments and clocks. Experience Dutch railway history at the Railway Museum with interactive exhibits. Enjoy diverse performances at the modern music complex TivoliVredenburg. Relax in Griftpark, featuring playgrounds, a petting zoo, and a café. For sights, climb the Dom Tower for panoramic city views, wander through the serene Utrecht University Botanic Gardens, and admire religious art at Museum Catharijneconvent. Don't miss the Rietveld Schröder House, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the picturesque Oudegracht canal.
To fully explore Utrecht's historic canals, museums like the Centraal Museum, and lively cultural scene, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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