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Nationaal Jenevermuseum Schiedam
Museum on Dutch gin, distilling and Schiedam industry, with historic equipment and clear context on the town’s identity.
Take a train from Leiden to Schiedam and enjoy the approximately 28 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56.
Distance 28 km |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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Museum on Dutch gin, distilling and Schiedam industry, with historic equipment and clear context on the town’s identity.
City museum in a former guest house, presenting Schiedam history, fine art and changing exhibitions in a refined historic setting.
Compact museum about Schiedam’s windmills and milling history, housed inside a monumental mill in the historic centre.
Elegant canal street with merchant houses, bridges and waterside views. Ideal for a relaxed walk through historic Schiedam.
One of the city’s best walking routes, lined with tall mills, canals and historic buildings that show Schiedam’s industrial past.
Central square framed by historic buildings and terraces, useful for orientation and a convenient base for sightseeing on foot.
A juniper-flavoured Dutch spirit strongly tied to Schiedam, long known for its historic distilleries and malt wine production.
A richer, often oak-aged style of jenever made with more malt wine. Schiedam is one of the best places to try this traditional Dutch spirit.
A small glass of jenever served with a beer chaser. This classic Dutch pairing is a traditional drinking ritual in Schiedam cafés.
Well-known distillery venue serving jenever tastings and Dutch dishes in a historic setting linked to Schiedam’s gin heritage.
Stylish waterside restaurant in Schiedam with modern European cooking, strong seafood dishes and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Popular local restaurant in the old centre with French and Dutch influences, set in a historic building with a cosy atmosphere.
Moderate for the Randstad: dining and hotels cost a bit less than Amsterdam, while local public transport and coffee are still typically Dutch-priced.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden to Schiedam 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 Schiedam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leiden to Schiedam trains use the Leiden Centraal to Schiedam Centrum station pair. Use this guide to compare Leiden and Schiedam 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.
Schiedam Centrum is 1 km from Schiedam city centre. Public transport options include:
Schiedam Centrum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Noordmolen, Brasserie Stadhuis
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Schiedam Centrum. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schiedam Centrum. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schiedam Centrum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Schiedam Centrum: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiedam Centrum: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Rotterdam-Schiedam, Hotel De Sluiskop, Van der Valk Hotel Rotterdam-Blijdorp.
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