How to travel from Leiden to Middelburg, Netherlands

The distance between Leiden and Middelburg is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Leiden to Middelburg 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 MiddelburgLeiden if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Middelburg.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Middelburg.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leiden and Middelburg

There are several options for getting from Leiden to Middelburg by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 15m. 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 €26 ($26).

The distance between Leiden and Middelburg is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Leiden and Middelburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leiden to Middelburg is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Middelburg, 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 Leiden and Middelburg. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leiden and Middelburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and Middelburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Middelburg. We recommend that you drive to Middelburg. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Middelburg. We recommend that you take the train to Middelburg. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Middelburg is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Middelburg. 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 Leiden and Middelburg. The distance is around 126km (78 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 Leiden to Middelburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leiden and Middelburg

Transport options from Leiden to Middelburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€21($21)
hourly164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€26($26)
on demand126km (78 miles)

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Airports near Middelburg

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

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Middelburg
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Middelburg
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Middelburg