How to travel from Leiden to The Hague, Netherlands

The distance between Leiden and The Hague is around 15km (9 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 11min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Leiden to The Hague 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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Train

Take the train to Den Haag Centraal.

  • Duration11min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Den Haag Centraal.

  • Duration40min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
Operated byDutch Railways+ 1 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to The Hague.

  • Duration17min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

PrimoTaxi

+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to The Hague.

  • Duration17min
  • Distance20km (13 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leiden and The Hague

There are several options for getting from Leiden to The Hague by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 11min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €11 ($11).

The distance between Leiden and The Hague is around 15km (9 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 14km (9 miles)

It takes around 11min to get from Leiden and The Hague by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leiden to The Hague is to take the train which takes around 11min and will set you back approx €11 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and The Hague, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and The Hague. It typically takes around 11min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leiden and The Hague with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 11min.

Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and The Hague. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 11min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leiden and The Hague. It typically takes around 40min and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leiden and The Hague with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 40min.

Dutch Railways run regular bus services between Leiden and The Hague. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 40min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to The Hague. We recommend that you take the train to Den Haag Centraal. instead which will take 11min.

The closest major airport to The Hague is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from The Hague. 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 The Hague. The distance is around 20km (13 miles) by road and it will take around 17min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to The Hague is to take the train which takes, on average, 11min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Leiden to The Hague

Compare travel optionsbetween Leiden and The Hague

Transport options from Leiden to The Hague
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
11min
€11($11)
every 20 mins15km (9 miles)
Bus
40min
every 15 mins18km (11 miles)
Taxi
17min
€70($70)
on demand20km (13 miles)
Drive
17min
€4($4)
on demand20km (13 miles)

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Airports near The Hague

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

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from The Hague
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from The Hague
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from The Hague