The average train between Groningen and Leiden takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Groningen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Leiden at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Leiden station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Groningen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Book your Groningen to Leiden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen and Leiden is 182.9 km. The road distance is 243 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.