The average train between Leiden and Gouda takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leiden to Gouda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Leiden and Gouda. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Gouda at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Gouda. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Gouda station via Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Leiden to Gouda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Gouda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.
The distance between Leiden and Gouda is 21.6 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Gouda via Den Haag Centraal in around 51 min.