The cheapest and fastest trains from Haarlem to Leiden
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haarlem to Leiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Haarlem to Leiden will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 13 trains that leave Haarlem for Leiden every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 23218:230h20Haarlem station8:43Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
IC 233311:230h20Haarlem station11:43Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
SPR 42238:480h23Haarlem station9:11Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
IC 22197:530h20Haarlem station8:13Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
IC 22238:530h20Haarlem station9:13Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
IC 23218:230h20Haarlem station8:43Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
IC 233311:230h20Haarlem station11:43Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
IC 22197:530h20Haarlem station8:13Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
IC 22238:530h20Haarlem station9:13Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
IC 23259:230h20Haarlem station9:43Leiden Centraal£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 27 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Haarlem to Leiden train times
The table below shows live departures for Haarlem to Leiden trains for tomorrow, Sunday 14 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2219 | 7:53 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 8:13 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2321 | 8:23 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 8:43 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4223 | 8:48 Haarlem station | 0h23 | 9:11 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2223 | 8:53 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 9:13 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2325 | 9:23 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 9:43 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4227 | 9:47 Haarlem station | 0h23 | 10:10 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2227 | 9:53 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 10:13 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2329 | 10:23 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 10:43 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2129 | 10:37 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 10:57 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4231 | 10:47 Haarlem station | 0h23 | 11:10 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2231 | 10:53 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 11:13 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2131 | 11:07 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 11:27 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2333 | 11:23 Haarlem station | 0h20 | 11:43 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Haarlem to Leiden
Trains from Haarlem to Leiden run on average 284 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 114 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 20m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 284 |
Direct trains 114 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Haarlem to Leiden trainsIntercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Haarlem and Leiden from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Haarlem to Leiden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Haarlem to Leiden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Haarlem and Leiden
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main entrance.
- Restaurant Morris
- De Ripper
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
- Hotel Lion d'Or
- Carlton Square Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 960 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and regional destinations
- Train: NS Intercity, Sprinter
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main entrance.
- Restaurant De Bruine Boon
- Grand Café Van Buuren
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Ibis Leiden Centre
- Golden Tulip Leiden Centre
- City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
- Located in the main hall
- 4720 places, some covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-9 for local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
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