How to travel from The Hague to Leiden, Netherlands

The distance between The Hague and Leiden is around 15km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 17min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from The Hague to Leiden by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LeidenThe Hague if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Leiden Centraal.

  • Duration18min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to De Vink.

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

Take a taxi to Leiden.

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

PrimoTaxi

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Drive

Drive to Leiden.

  • Duration17min
  • Distance21km (13 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Hague and Leiden

There are several options for getting from The Hague to Leiden 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 a taxi and arrive in approximately 17min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between The Hague and Leiden is around 15km (10 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 14km (9 miles)

It takes around 18min to get from The Hague and Leiden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from The Hague to Leiden is to take a taxi which takes around 17min and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between The Hague and Leiden, 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 The Hague and Leiden. It typically takes around 18min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between The Hague and Leiden with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 18min.

Dutch Railways run train services between The Hague and Leiden. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 18min, 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 The Hague and Leiden. It typically takes around 40min and departs 5 times a day.

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

Dutch Railways run regular bus services between The Hague and Leiden. 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 The Hague to Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Leiden Centraal. instead which will take 18min.

The closest major airport to Leiden is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Leiden. 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 The Hague and Leiden. The distance is around 21km (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 The Hague to Leiden is to take the train which takes, on average, 18min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween The Hague and Leiden

Transport options from The Hague to Leiden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18min
€11($11)
every 15 mins15km (10 miles)
Bus
40min
every 15 mins18km (11 miles)
Taxi
17min
€70($70)
on demand21km (13 miles)
Drive
17min
€4($4)
on demand21km (13 miles)

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Airports near Leiden

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

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Leiden
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Leiden
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Leiden