How to travel from Eindhoven to Leiden, Netherlands

The distance between Eindhoven and Leiden is around 127km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Eindhoven to Leiden by train, bus 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 via Utrecht Centraal

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Leiden Lammenschans.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)

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Bus

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
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Drive

Drive to Leiden.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance131km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eindhoven and Leiden

There are several options for getting from Eindhoven to Leiden by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Eindhoven and Leiden is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Eindhoven and Leiden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eindhoven to Leiden is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Eindhoven and Leiden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eindhoven and Leiden. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Eindhoven and Leiden with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 40m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Eindhoven and Leiden. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eindhoven and Leiden. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eindhoven to Leiden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Hague Centraal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, RegioJet and EBS run regular bus services between Eindhoven and Leiden. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eindhoven to Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Leiden Centraal. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Eindhoven and Leiden. The distance is around 131km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eindhoven to Leiden is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Eindhoven to Leiden

Compare travel optionsbetween Eindhoven and Leiden

Transport options from Eindhoven to Leiden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Utrecht Centraal + 2 similar
1h 25m
€31($31)
every 30 mins127km (79 miles)
Train via Rotterdam Centraal1h 35m
€32($32)
hourly142km (88 miles)
Train1h 40m
€24($24)
5 times a day151km (94 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
€5($5)
once daily153km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€20($20)
on demand131km (81 miles)

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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