Travel Information between Leiden and Utrecht
| 27 miles (43 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $10 - $12 | |
| Train • $10 (€9) • 33 min | |
| Train • $10 (€9) • 33 min | |
| NS Domestic |
Travel 27 miles (43 km) by train or bus from Leiden to Utrecht. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are NS Domestic among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Leiden to Utrecht.
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How to get from Leiden to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leiden to Utrecht is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

There are 2 ways to get from Leiden to Utrecht: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Utrecht is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Utrecht:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Utrecht from Leiden is by train with an average travel time of 33 min.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes 1 h on average.
The Leiden to Utrecht distance is around 27 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Leiden to Utrecht is:
- 51 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Leiden to Utrecht as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leiden to Utrecht:
- Buses most often depart from Leiden at Leiden Centraal and arrive in Utrecht at Utrecht Central Train Station.
- Trains from Leiden to Utrecht most often leave from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leiden to Utrecht:
- You can take a train from Leiden to Utrecht with NS Domestic. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with NS Domestic from Leiden to Utrecht.
Yes, there are direct routes from Leiden to Utrecht with the following travel companies:
- You can find 51 direct trains per day to take to Utrecht with NS Domestic.
Direct services to Utrecht tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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