There are 5 ways to get from Schiphol to Leiden by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
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Schiphol to Leiden by train
The train journey time between Schiphol and Leiden is around 17 min and covers a distance of around 27 km. Operated by Dutch Railways (NS), the Schiphol to Leiden train service departs from Schiphol Airport and arrives in Leiden Centraal. Typically 821 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schiphol to Leiden is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 22 min.
The quickest way to get from Schiphol to Leiden is to train which costs €7 - €18 and takes 17 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schiphol, Airport and arriving at Leiden, Kooiplein. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
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 17 min.
It is 25 km from Schiphol to Leiden. It is approximately 27.7 km to drive.
The best way to get from Schiphol to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs €7 - €18.
The train from Schiphol Airport to Leiden Centraal takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Schiphol to Leiden bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Schiphol, Airport station.
Schiphol to Leiden train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.
The best way to get from Schiphol to Leiden is to train which takes 17 min and costs €7 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €8 and takes 38 min.
- Distance: 24.8 km
- Duration: 17 min
What companies run services between Schiphol, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?
Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Schiphol Airport to Leiden Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €7 - €18 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Arriva NL operates a bus from Schiphol, Airport to Leiden, Kooiplein hourly. Tickets cost €5 - €7 and the journey takes 38 min. Dutch Railways (NS) also services this route 4 times a week.
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €18
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €12 - €18
- Phone
- +31 900 2022022
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Schiphol, Airport to Leiden, Kooiplein
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- arriva.nl
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from Schiphol Airport to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €80 - €95
TCA Taxi
- Phone
- +31 20 777 7777
- Website
- tcataxi.nl
Taxi Now
- Phone
- +31 20 2101325
- Website
- taxi-now.nl
Staxi
- Phone
- +31 20 705 8888
- Website
- staxi.nl
Goedkoopnaarschiphol.NL
- Phone
- +31 20 260 0810
- Website
- goedkoopnaarschiphol.nl
Dutch Cab Company
- Phone
- +31 202101511
- Website
- dutchcabcompany.nl
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Leiden
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More Questions & Answers
Schiphol to Leiden bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Leiden, Kooiplein station.
Schiphol to Leiden train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schiphol to Leiden is 28 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Schiphol to Leiden.
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