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Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Main museum on Delft’s art, history and William of Orange, housed in a former convent. Essential for understanding the city beyond the canals.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to Delft is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to Delft will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 8 trains from Leiden to Delft, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 19 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 21 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.
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Trains from Leiden to Delft run on average 11 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 19m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leiden to Delft.
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to Delft trains for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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SPR 4772 · IC 2373 | 21:32 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h34 | 22:06 Delft station | 1 change | |
IC 3572 | 21:32 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 21:52 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2373 | 21:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h21 | 22:06 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3574 | 22:02 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 22:22 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2275 | 22:16 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 22:36 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3576 | 22:32 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 22:52 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2377 | 22:46 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 23:06 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3578 | 23:02 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 23:22 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2279 | 23:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h21 | 23:36 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2179 · IC 1191 | 23:32 Leiden Centraal | 0h29 | 0:01 Delft station | 1 change | |
IC 3518 | 8:02 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 8:22 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4718 · IC 2219 | 8:02 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h34 | 8:36 Delft station | 1 change | |
IC 2219 | 8:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h21 | 8:36 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3520 | 8:32 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 8:52 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4720 · IC 2321 | 8:32 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h34 | 9:06 Delft station | 1 change | |
IC 2321 | 8:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h21 | 9:06 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3522 | 9:02 Leiden Centraal | 0h20 | 9:22 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4722 · IC 2223 | 9:02 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h34 | 9:36 Delft station | 1 change | |
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Main museum on Delft’s art, history and William of Orange, housed in a former convent. Essential for understanding the city beyond the canals.
Museum inside the Royal Delft factory, showing the story and production of Delft Blue pottery with displays, workshops and factory views.
Science centre run by TU Delft with hands-on exhibits on engineering, design and innovation. Good for families and curious visitors.
Canal-side square by the Old Church with historic houses, bridges and waterside views. One of the most atmospheric places for a stroll in Delft.
Pleasant canalside route with monuments, galleries and city views. A classic walking area that shows Delft’s quieter, elegant side.
Historic street running through the centre with shops, bridges and canal scenery. Useful for exploring daily city life between major sights.
Mini fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A classic Dutch treat found at markets and pancake houses across Delft.
Thin Dutch pancakes with sweet or savoury toppings. Traditional, versatile and widely eaten for lunch or dinner in the Netherlands.
Deep-fried balls with a ragout filling, often beef or veal. A beloved Dutch bar snack, especially with mustard.
Historic brewery restaurant known for house-brewed beer and hearty Dutch dishes in a lively waterside atmosphere.
Popular traditional lunchroom famous for Dutch pancakes, apple pie and generous café fare in a classic Delft setting.
Canal-side dining venue with contemporary European cooking, seafood and a polished atmosphere suited to a longer dinner.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are not cheap, but Delft is often a little less costly than Amsterdam. Local trains and buses are efficient but add to daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden to Delft 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 Delft, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leiden to Delft trains use the Leiden Centraal to Delft station pair, with some services arriving at Delft Zuid. Use this guide to compare Leiden and Delft train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
Leiden Lammenschans is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Lammenschans has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
ATMs are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Parking, WC.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Delft has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Het Konings Huys, Spijshuis de Dis
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Delft. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Delft. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Delft: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Delft: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Delft: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Leeuwenbrug, Hotel Johannes Vermeer Delft, Best Western Museumhotels Delft.
Delft Zuid is 1 km from Delft city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Delft Zuid has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Delft Zuid.
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