The cheapest and fastest trains from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 4 trains that leave Leiden Centraal for Utrecht Centraal every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.








Live departures
Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:01 Leiden Centraal | 1h01 | 07:02 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:59 Leiden Centraal | 0h49 | 07:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:32 Leiden Centraal | 1h00 | 10:32 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:33 Leiden Centraal | 0h59 | 10:32 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
Trains from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal run on average 41 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 40m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 20:23 |
Train companies: Intercity, PKP Intercity from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal trainsIntercity, PKP Intercity trains will get you between Leiden Centraal and Utrecht Centraal from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal 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 Utrecht Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leiden Centraal and Utrecht Centraal
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Spoorstraat and Jaarbeursplein.
- Restaurant De Rechtbank
- Humphrey's Utrecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Utrecht
- NH Utrecht
- Park Plaza Utrecht
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 12,656 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and regional trains
- Hall 2: domestic intercity and sprinter services
- Hall 3: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 22
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Domestic and international connections
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