There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 16 min
$8 - $15
Cheapest option
Line 365 bus • 49 min
$5 - $8
2 alternative options
Taxi • 19 min
$80 - $100
Drive • 19 min
$4 - $7
What companies run services between Amsterdam Airport (AMS), Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?
Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $8 - $15 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Arriva NL operates a bus from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 - $8 and the journey takes 49 min.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Schiphol (Airport) to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $15
- Website
- ns.nl
- Purchase a
- eurail.com
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $80 - $100
TCA Taxi
- Phone
- +31 20 777 7777
- Website
- tcataxi.nl
Staxi
- Phone
- +31 20 705 8888
- Website
- staxi.nl
Goedkoopnaarschiphol.NL
- Phone
- +31 20 260 0810
- Website
- goedkoopnaarschiphol.nl
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden?
The distance between Amsterdam Airport (AMS) and Leiden is 25 km. The road distance is 28 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden?
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden is to drive which costs 3€ - 5€ and takes 19 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden?
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden is to train which takes 16 min and costs 7€ - 12€.
Is there a direct train between Amsterdam Airport (AMS) and Leiden?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schiphol (Airport) and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam Airport (AMS) and Leiden?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schiphol, Airport and arriving at Leiden, Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) to Leiden?
The train from Schiphol (Airport) to Leiden Centraal takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.