The distance between Amersfoort and Leiden is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 57min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Amersfoort to Leiden by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leiden → Amersfoort if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Leiden Lammenschans.
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Take a taxi to Leiden.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Amersfoort to Leiden by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Amersfoort and Leiden is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (39 miles)
It takes around 57min to get from Amersfoort and Leiden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Amersfoort to Leiden is to take the train which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Amersfoort and Leiden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Amersfoort and Leiden. It typically takes around 57min and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amersfoort and Leiden with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 25m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Amersfoort and Leiden. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 57min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Amersfoort and Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Leiden Lammenschans. instead which will take 57min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amersfoort to Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Leiden Lammenschans. instead which will take 57min.
The closest major airport to Leiden is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Leiden. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Amersfoort and Leiden. The distance is around 78km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amersfoort to Leiden is to take the train which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 57min | €20($20) | every 30 mins | 68km (42 miles) |
Train to Leiden Centraal | 1h 25m | €14($14) | every 3 hours | 81km (50 miles) |
Taxi | 57min | €210($210) | on demand | 78km (48 miles) |
Drive | 57min | €16($16) | on demand | 78km (48 miles) |
The following major airports near Leiden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.