The distance between Leiden and Gouda is around 35km (22 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 28min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Leiden to Gouda by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Den Haag Centraal and then to Gouda.
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Take the bus to Zoetermeer Centrum West and then to Onbekend Station Lansingerland-Ztm. then take the train to Gouda.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Leiden to Gouda by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 48min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 28min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Leiden and Gouda is around 35km (22 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 22km (13 miles)
It takes around 38min to get from Leiden and Gouda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 28min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leiden to Gouda is to take a taxi which takes around 28min and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Gouda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and Gouda. It typically takes around 38min and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leiden and Gouda with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 48min.
Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and Gouda. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 38min, 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 Gouda. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gouda. instead which will take 28min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Gouda. We recommend that you take the train to Den Haag Centraal and then to Gouda. instead which will take 38min.
The closest major airport to Gouda is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gouda. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leiden and Gouda. The distance is around 35km (22 miles) by road and it will take around 28min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to Gouda is to take the train which takes, on average, 38min and will usually cost around €19 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 38min | €19($19) | every 20 mins | 43km (27 miles) |
Train to Gouda | 48min | €12($12) | hourly | 47km (29 miles) |
Bus and Train | 43min | €14($14) | every 30 mins | 35km (22 miles) |
Taxi | 28min | €95($95) | on demand | 35km (22 miles) |
Drive | 28min | €8($8) | on demand | 35km (22 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gouda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.