What is the cheapest way to get from Amstel to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Amstel to Leiden is to train which costs €4 - €8 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Amstel to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Amstel to Leiden is to drive which takes 32 min and costs €8 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Amstel and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Amstel station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Amstel and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam RAI and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Amstel to Leiden?

The distance between Amstel and Leiden is 37 km. The road distance is 39.9 km.

How do I travel from Amstel to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Amstel to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs €4 - €8.

How long does it take to get from Amstel to Leiden?

The train from Amsterdam RAI to Leiden Centraal takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Amstel to Leiden bus from?

Amstel to Leiden bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA.

Where do I catch the Amstel to Leiden train from?

Amstel to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam RAI station.

Train or bus from Amstel to Leiden?

The best way to get from Amstel to Leiden is to train which takes 34 min and costs €4 - €8. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and line 365 bus, which costs €14 - €19 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Amstel to Leiden bus arrive?

Amstel to Leiden bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Schiphol, Airport station.

Where does the Amstel to Leiden train arrive?

Amstel to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.

Can I drive from Amstel to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Amstel to Leiden is 40 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Amstel to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Amstel to Leiden?

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Amstel to Leiden - 5 ways to travel via train, line 300 bus, and line 365 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Amstel to Leiden by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam RAI to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter
34 min
€4–8
Line 300 bus, line 365 bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Schiphol, Airportbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Leiden, Groenoordbus 365
1h 47m
€15–19
Drive 39.9 km
1. Drive from Amstel to Leidencar 39.9 km
32 min
€9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Amstel to Leidentaxi 39.9 km
32 min
€100–130
Line 51 subway, train
1. Take the subway from Amsterdam, Spaklerweg to Amsterdam, Station Zuidsubway 51
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
39 min
€6–10

Amstel to Leiden by train

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Distance: 36.9 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam RAI to Leiden Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Amsterdam, Spaklerweg to Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Schiphol, Airport, and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza in around 1h 47m.

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