Leiden to Amsterdam train with Sprinter

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leiden to Amsterdam

Showing times and prices for 27 Mar

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£11

Fastest journey

16 m

Average duration

16 m

Trains per day

790

Distance

36 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leiden to Amsterdam will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

Of the 790 trains that leave Leiden for Amsterdam every day 217 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .

The slowest trains will take 16 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.

Cheapest

4323

07:000h16

Leiden

07:16Amsterdam

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

5737

10:200h17

Leiden

10:37Amsterdam

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

5723

06:500h17

Leiden

07:07Amsterdam

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

4333

09:300h17

Leiden

09:47Amsterdam

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

5731

08:500h17

Leiden

09:07Amsterdam

£71One-way

0 changes

Leiden to Amsterdam train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NS Domestic 6784 Sprinter6784	00:02 Leiden	0h57	00:59 Amsterdam, Amstel	2 changes
NS Domestic 6784 Sprinter6784	00:02 Leiden	0h43	00:45 Amsterdam	2 changes
NS Domestic 6784 Sprinter6784	00:02 Leiden	1h04	01:06 Amsterdam	2 changes
NS Domestic 4391 Sprinter4391	00:02 Leiden	0h32	00:34 Amsterdam	0 changesDirect
NS Domestic 6784 Sprinter6784	00:02 Leiden	0h47	00:49 Amsterdam	2 changes
NS Domestic 6784 Sprinter6784	00:02 Leiden	0h37	00:39 Amsterdam	2 changes
NS Domestic 4391 Sprinter4391	00:02 Leiden	0h17	00:19 Amsterdam	0 changesDirect
NS Domestic 6784 Sprinter6784	00:02 Leiden	1h05	01:07 Amsterdam	2 changes
NS Domestic 4391 Sprinter4391	00:02 Leiden	0h29	00:31 Amsterdam	0 changesDirect
NS Domestic 6784 Sprinter6784	00:02 Leiden	0h45	00:47 Amsterdam, Arena	1 change
NS Domestic 6784 Sprinter6784	00:02 Leiden	0h37	00:39 Amsterdam	1 change
NS Domestic 3193 Intercity3193	00:15 Leiden	0h30	00:45 Amsterdam	1 change
NS Domestic 3193 Intercity3193	00:15 Leiden	0h24	00:39 Amsterdam	1 change
NS Domestic 3193 Intercity3193	00:15 Leiden	0h24	00:39 Amsterdam	0 changesDirect
NS Domestic 3193 Intercity3193	00:15 Leiden	0h32	00:47 Amsterdam, Arena	0 changesDirect
NS Domestic 3193 Intercity3193	00:15 Leiden	0h51	01:06 Amsterdam	1 change
NS Domestic 3193 Intercity3193	00:15 Leiden	0h52	01:07 Amsterdam	1 change
NS Domestic 3193 Intercity3193	00:15 Leiden	0h44	00:59 Amsterdam, Amstel	1 change
NS Domestic 2291 Intercity2291	00:16 Leiden	0h33	00:49 Amsterdam	0 changesDirect
NS Domestic 2291 Intercity2291	00:16 Leiden	1h14	01:30 Amsterdam, Arena	1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leiden to Amsterdam?

The best time to book your train from Leiden to Amsterdam is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leiden to Amsterdam route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leiden to Amsterdam per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leiden to Amsterdam.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leiden to Amsterdam

Trains from Leiden to Amsterdam run on average 547 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

36 km

Average train duration

21m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Trains per day

547

Direct trains

157

Train providers

Fastest train

15m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:58

Price information

FAQs: Leiden to Amsterdam train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leiden to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam.

Cheap train tickets from Leiden to Amsterdam can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leiden to Amsterdam is £6; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leiden to Amsterdam train time is 16 min covering the 22 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leiden to Amsterdam leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leiden to Amsterdam leaves at 23: 58.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Leiden Centraal, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Amsterdam from Leiden is worth doing with a journey time of 16 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Leiden to Amsterdam by train is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Amsterdam from Leiden including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Leiden and Amsterdam

Leiden

Amsterdam

The major train station for departures in Leiden is De Vink. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at De Vink for your trip from Leiden to Amsterdam.

De Vink