- Distance: 71.1 km
- Duration: 50 min
The average train between Utrecht and Leiden takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Utrecht 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 every 15 minutes between Utrecht and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Leiden Centraal station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Utrecht to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
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The distance between Utrecht and Leiden is 43.6 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €7–15 and the journey takes 49 min.
