The cheapest and fastest trains from Utrecht to Leiden
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Leiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Leiden will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 4 trains that leave Utrecht for Leiden 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 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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.








Live departures
Utrecht to Leiden train times
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Leiden trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6724 | 07:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 08:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6726 | 07:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 08:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6728 | 08:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 09:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6730 | 08:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 09:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8930 | 09:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 09:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6732 | 09:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 10:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8932 | 09:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 10:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6734 | 09:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 10:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8934 | 10:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 10:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6736 | 10:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 11:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8936 | 10:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 11:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6738 | 10:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 11:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8938 | 11:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 11:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6740 | 11:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 12:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8940 | 11:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 12:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6742 | 11:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 12:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8942 | 12:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 12:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6744 | 12:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 13:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8944 | 12:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 13:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6746 | 12:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 13:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8946 | 13:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 13:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6748 | 13:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 14:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8948 | 13:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 14:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6750 | 13:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 14:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8950 | 14:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 14:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6752 | 14:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 15:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8952 | 14:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 15:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6754 | 14:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 15:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8954 | 15:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 15:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6756 | 15:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 16:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8956 | 15:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 16:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6758 | 15:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 16:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8958 | 16:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 16:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6760 | 16:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 17:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8960 | 16:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 17:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6762 | 16:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 17:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8962 | 17:05 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 17:52 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6764 | 17:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 18:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
8964 | 17:35 Utrecht Centraal | 0h47 | 18:22 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
6766 | 17:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 18:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
1764 · 2164 | 17:58 Utrecht Centraal | 0h59 | 18:57 Leiden Centraal | 1 change | |
6768 | 18:26 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 19:07 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
1766 · 2166 | 18:28 Utrecht Centraal | 0h59 | 19:27 Leiden Centraal | 1 change | |
6770 | 18:56 Utrecht Centraal | 0h41 | 19:37 Leiden Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
1768 · 2168 | 18:58 Utrecht Centraal | 0h59 | 19:57 Leiden Centraal | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Utrecht to Leiden
Trains from Utrecht to Leiden run on average 531 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 99 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 41m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 531 |
Direct trains 99 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Intercity, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn from Utrecht to Leiden trainsIntercity, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Utrecht and Leiden from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
PKP Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Utrecht to Leiden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht to Leiden 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 Leiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Utrecht and Leiden
- 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
- 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
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