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Trip Overview

The train between Utrecht and Leiden takes 36 min. The train service runs several times per day 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.

36 min
Duration
47 km
Distance
€6
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Utrecht to Leiden train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Utrecht and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:32 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 46.8 km
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Lammenschans every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €5–11 and the journey takes 36 min.

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