- Must visit
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.
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol to Delft is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schiphol to Delft will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 10 trains that leave Schiphol for Delft every day 2 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 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 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.
ICD 1820 · IC 3533
SPR 4920 · IC 2321
ICD 1818 · IC 3531
IC 3522
IC 3520
IC 3520
IC 3522
IC 3520 · SPR 5019
IC 3522 · SPR 5021
ICD 1820 · IC 3533Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Delft among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 44 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Schiphol to Delft trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICD 1818 · IC 3531 | 7:52 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 8:38 Delft station | 1 change | |
ICD 1818 · SPR 5120 | 7:52 Schiphol Airport | 0h55 | 8:47 Delft Zuid | 1 change | |
IC 3520 | 8:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h37 | 8:52 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3520 · SPR 5019 | 8:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h43 | 8:58 Delft Zuid | 1 change | |
SPR 4920 · IC 2321 | 8:19 Schiphol Airport | 0h47 | 9:06 Delft station | 1 change | |
SPR 4920 · IC 2321 · SPR 5121 | 8:19 Schiphol Airport | 0h54 | 9:13 Delft Zuid | 2 changes | |
ICD 1820 · IC 3533 | 8:22 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 9:08 Delft station | 1 change | |
ICD 1820 · SPR 5122 | 8:22 Schiphol Airport | 0h55 | 9:17 Delft Zuid | 1 change | |
IC 3522 · SPR 5021 | 8:44 Schiphol Airport | 0h44 | 9:28 Delft Zuid | 1 change | |
IC 3522 | 8:44 Schiphol Airport | 0h38 | 9:22 Delft station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Schiphol to Delft run on average 23 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 37m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Delft — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Delft trip today.
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 Schiphol 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 Schiphol to Delft trains use the Schiphol Airport to Delft station pair, with some services arriving at Delft Zuid. Use this guide to compare Schiphol and Delft train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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