How to travel from Helmond to Leiden, Netherlands

The distance between Helmond and Leiden is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Helmond to Leiden by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LeidenHelmond if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)

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Drive

Drive to Leiden.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance132km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Helmond and Leiden

There are several options for getting from Helmond to Leiden by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Helmond and Leiden is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Helmond to Leiden is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Helmond and Leiden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Helmond and Leiden. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Helmond and Leiden with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 55m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Helmond and Leiden. Trains depart hourly 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Helmond and Leiden. We recommend that you drive to Leiden. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Helmond to Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Leiden Lammenschans. 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 Helmond and Leiden. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Helmond to Leiden is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Helmond and Leiden

Transport options from Helmond to Leiden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
€26($26)
hourly140km (87 miles)
Train to Leiden Centraal1h 55m
€21($21)
every 3 hours164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€28($28)
on demand132km (82 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