How to travel from Leiden to Apeldoorn, Netherlands

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.

3 routes found

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 ApeldoornLeiden if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Apeldoorn.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amersfoort Centraal then take the bus to Apeldoorn Station.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Apeldoorn.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leiden and Apeldoorn

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Leiden to Apeldoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Leiden and Apeldoorn

Transport options from Leiden to Apeldoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€24($24)
hourly111km (69 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 25m
€16($16)
hourly131km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€25($25)
on demand121km (75 miles)

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Airports near Apeldoorn

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Apeldoorn
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Apeldoorn
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Apeldoorn