How to travel from Dordrecht to Leiden, Netherlands

The distance between Dordrecht and Leiden is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 46min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dordrecht to Leiden by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Leiden Centraal.

  • Duration51min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal then take the bus to The Hague and then to Leiden Breestraat.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Leiden.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Taxi Erdogan

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Drive

Drive to Leiden.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance62km (38 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dordrecht and Leiden

There are several options for getting from Dordrecht to Leiden by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 51min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Dordrecht and Leiden is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 42km (26 miles)

It takes around 51min to get from Dordrecht and Leiden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dordrecht to Leiden is to take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Dordrecht and Leiden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dordrecht and Leiden. It typically takes around 51min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dordrecht and Leiden with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 51min.

Dutch Railways run train services between Dordrecht and Leiden. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 51min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dordrecht and Leiden. We recommend that you take a taxi to Leiden. instead which will take 46min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dordrecht to Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Leiden Centraal. instead which will take 51min.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dordrecht and Leiden. The distance is around 62km (38 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dordrecht to Leiden is to take the train which takes, on average, 51min and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Dordrecht to Leiden

Compare travel optionsbetween Dordrecht and Leiden

Transport options from Dordrecht to Leiden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
51min
€12($12)
every 30 mins58km (36 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 30m
€18($18)
hourly61km (38 miles)
Taxi
46min
€170($170)
on demand62km (38 miles)
Drive
46min
€13($13)
on demand62km (38 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dordrecht and Leiden

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Airports near Leiden

The following major airports near Leiden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Leiden
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Leiden
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Leiden