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How to get fromHaarlem to Leidenby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Haarlem to Leiden by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Haarlem to Leiden Centraaltrain train Intercity
    20 min
    €6–15
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraalbus bus 250
    1h 10m
    €7–10
  3. Drive 31.4 km

    1. Drive from Haarlem to Leidencar car 31.4 km
    40 min
    €6–9
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Haarlem to Leidentaxi taxi 31.4 km
    40 min
    €100–130

Haarlem to Leiden by train

Calendar488Weekly Trains
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket€6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Haarlem, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Haarlem to Leiden Centraal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €6–15 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Qbuzz B.V. operates a bus from Haarlem, Centrum/Houtplein to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once a week.

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