How to travel from Gouda to Leiden, Netherlands
The distance between Gouda and Leiden is around 32km (20 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 29min.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gouda 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.
👋 Also check out Leiden → Gouda if you're planning a return trip.
Train via Den Haag Centraal
Take the train to Den Haag Centraal and then to Leiden Centraal.
- Duration46min
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost€19($19)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lansingerland-Zoetermeer then take the bus to Zoetermeer Centrum West and then to Leiden Korevaarstraat.
- Duration40min
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€14($14)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Leiden.
- Duration29min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€100($100)
Taxi Erdogan
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Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gouda 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 49min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 29min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Gouda and Leiden is around 32km (20 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 22km (13 miles)
It takes around 49min to get from Gouda and Leiden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gouda to Leiden is to take a taxi which takes around 29min and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Gouda 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 Gouda and Leiden. It typically takes around 49min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gouda and Leiden with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 49min.
Dutch Railways run train services between Gouda and Leiden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 49min, 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 Gouda and Leiden. We recommend that you take a taxi to Leiden. instead which will take 29min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gouda to Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Leiden Lammenschans. instead which will take 49min.
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 Gouda and Leiden. The distance is around 36km (22 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gouda to Leiden is to take the train which takes, on average, 49min and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gouda and Leiden
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train via Den Haag Centraal + 1 similar | 46min | €19($19) | every 15 mins | 43km (27 miles) |
| Train | 49min | €12($12) | hourly | 47km (29 miles) |
Train and Bus | 40min | €14($14) | every 20 mins | 32km (20 miles) |
Taxi | 29min | €100($100) | on demand | 36km (22 miles) |
Drive | 29min | €8($8) | on demand | 36km (22 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gouda and Leiden
Bus companies
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Train operators
Airports near Leiden
The following major airports near Leiden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Leiden
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Leiden
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
- Distance
- 99km (62 miles) from Leiden