The distance between Leiden and Apeldoorn is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leiden to Apeldoorn by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Apeldoorn → Leiden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Apeldoorn.
Take the train to Amersfoort Centraal then take the bus to Apeldoorn Station.
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There are several options for getting from Leiden to Apeldoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Leiden and Apeldoorn is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (61 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Leiden and Apeldoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leiden to Apeldoorn is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Apeldoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and Apeldoorn. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leiden to Apeldoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and Apeldoorn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Leiden and Apeldoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Apeldoorn. instead which will take 1h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Apeldoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Apeldoorn. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Apeldoorn is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Apeldoorn. Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leiden and Apeldoorn. The distance is around 121km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to Apeldoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 20m | €24($24) | hourly | 111km (69 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 25m | €16($16) | hourly | 131km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | €25($25) | on demand | 121km (75 miles) |
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The following major airports near Apeldoorn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.