The average train between Leeuwarden and Leiden takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Leiden at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Leiden station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Leeuwarden to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Leiden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Leiden is 146 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Station hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 2h 14m.