There are 3 ways to get from Leiden to Zutphen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zutphentrain Sprinter / ...
2h 6m€17–35Line 365 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Schiphol, Airport/Plazabus 365
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Apeldoorn train stationbus N1367
4h 6m€17–28Drive 137.5 km
- Drive from Leiden to Zutphencar 137.5 km
1h 47m€26–37
Leiden to Zutphen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Zutphen is to train which costs €17 - €35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Leiden to Zutphen is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Zutphen station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Apeldoorn train station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Zutphen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Zutphen via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Leiden and Zutphen is 157 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Leiden to Zutphen without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Leiden to Zutphen, including transfers.
Leiden to Zutphen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Leiden, Groenoord station.
Leiden to Zutphen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
The best way to get from Leiden to Zutphen is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 365 bus and bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Zutphen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Zutphen via Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Zutphen via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Apeldoorn train station, and Apeldoorn in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zutphen
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Schiphol, Airport/Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Leiden to Zutphen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Schiphol, Airport/Plaza station.
Leiden to Zutphen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Zutphen is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Leiden to Zutphen.
Book your Leiden to Zutphen train tickets online with Omio.
There are 704+ hotels available in Zutphen.