What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden is to train which costs €5 - €11 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden is to drive which takes 34 min and costs €7 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam, Amstelstation and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Amstelstation and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam, Amstelstation and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Amstel and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden?

The distance between Amsterdam, Amstelstation and Leiden is 41 km. The road distance is 40.5 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden without a car is to line 51 subway and train which takes 38 min and costs €6 - €12.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden?

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden bus from?

Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden bus services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam, Amstelstation.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden train from?

Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden train services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam, Amstelstation.

Train or bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden?

The best way to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden is to line 245 bus and line 365 bus which takes 1h 33m and costs €11 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €11 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden bus arrive?

Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden bus services, operated by GVB, arrive at Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza station.

Where does the Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden train arrive?

Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden train services, operated by GVB, arrive at Amsterdam, Station Zuid.

Can I drive from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden is 41 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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Line 51 subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Amsterdam, Station Zuidsubway 51
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
38 min
€6–11
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Amstel to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
43 min
€5–11
Line 245 bus, line 365 bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plazabus 245
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Leiden, Groenoordbus 365
1h 33m
€11–13
Drive 40.5 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leidencar 40.5 km
34 min
€8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leidentaxi 40.5 km
34 min
€130–170

Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden by subway and train

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Distance: 41.4 km
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Amstelstation, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Leiden, Groenoord via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Amstel to Leiden Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €5–11 and the journey takes 43 min.

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