The average train between Leiden and Houten takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leiden to Houten. 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 every 20 minutes between Leiden and Houten. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Houten at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 14m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Houten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Houten. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Utrecht Centraal station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Leiden to Houten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Houten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
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The distance between Leiden and Houten is 48 km. The road distance is 58 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €7–15 and the journey takes 51 min.