How to travel from Venlo to Leiden, Netherlands

The distance between Venlo and Leiden is around 176km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Venlo to Leiden by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Utrecht Centraal and then to Leiden Lammenschans.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Bus

Take the bus to The Hague.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Leiden.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance184km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venlo and Leiden

There are several options for getting from Venlo to Leiden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Venlo and Leiden is around 176km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Venlo and Leiden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venlo to Leiden is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Venlo and Leiden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venlo and Leiden. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Venlo and Leiden with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 25m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Venlo and Leiden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Venlo and Leiden. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venlo to Leiden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Hague. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Venlo and Leiden. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venlo to Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Venlo and Leiden. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venlo to Leiden is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venlo and Leiden

Transport options from Venlo to Leiden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 5m
€29($29)
hourly176km (110 miles)
Train to Leiden Centraal2h 25m
€24($24)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 30m
€415($415)
hourly273km (170 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€17($17)
4 times a week213km (133 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€38($38)
on demand184km (114 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