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Utrecht to Leiden University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Leiden University takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Utrecht to Leiden University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

50 min
Duration
73 km
Distance
€9
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Utrecht to Leiden University train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Utrecht and Leiden University. 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 University 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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 54 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 48 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 48 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 48 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 48 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 48 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 72.5 km
  • Duration: 50 min

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

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.

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