How to travel from Zwolle to Leiden, Netherlands

The distance between Zwolle and Leiden is around 139km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zwolle to Leiden by train 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 Leiden Centraal.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Leiden.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance146km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zwolle and Leiden

There are several options for getting from Zwolle to Leiden by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 1h 25m.

The distance between Zwolle and Leiden is around 139km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (72 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Zwolle and Leiden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zwolle to Leiden is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Zwolle and Leiden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zwolle and Leiden. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zwolle and Leiden with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 25m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Zwolle and Leiden. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Zwolle and Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Leiden Centraal. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zwolle to Leiden. We recommend that you take the train to Leiden Centraal. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Zwolle and Leiden. The distance is around 146km (91 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 Zwolle to Leiden is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zwolle and Leiden

Transport options from Zwolle to Leiden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€23($23)
every 30 mins139km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€23($23)
on demand146km (91 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