The average train between Leiden and Utrecht takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leiden to Utrecht. 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 Utrecht. The earliest departure is at 1:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leiden is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Utrecht at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leiden station and arriving at Utrecht station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Leiden to Utrecht train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Utrecht train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Leiden to Utrecht train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leiden and Utrecht is 43.6 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €5–13 and the journey takes 40 min.
