How to travel from Utrecht to Leiden

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from Utrecht to Leiden

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

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

Intercity
08:35AM0h47
Utrecht
09:22AMLeiden
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Intercity
08:35AM0h47
Utrecht
09:22AMLeiden
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Intercity
08:35AM0h47
Utrecht
09:22AMLeiden
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel
08:11AM0h51
Utrecht
09:02AMLeiden
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Utrecht to Leiden

Travel to Leiden 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 Utrecht to Leiden.

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You can travel between Utrecht and Leiden by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Leiden is a train with an average price of $14 (€12).
The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 41m.
The distance from Utrecht to Leiden is approximately 27 miles (44 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Leiden is:
  • Around 381 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Leiden as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Leiden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht Overvecht and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Leiden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Leiden by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Utrecht to Leiden:
  • 93 direct trains per day with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht 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.

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