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How to get fromNieuwegein to Leidenby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nieuwegein to Leiden by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 21 tram, train

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    1. Take the tram from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Utrecht, CS Centrumzijdetram tram 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain train Intercity
    1h 21m
    €10–19

  2. Line 74 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus bus 74
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Bodegraventrain train
    3. Take the bus from [Bodegraven] OV halte Stationsplein to [Alphen a/d Rijn] Centrumzijde,OV-busstation(uitstap)Prins Bernardlnbus bus
    1h 44m

  3. Drive  53.2 km

    1. Drive from Nieuwegein to Leidencar car 53.2 km
    41 min
    €12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nieuwegein to Leidentaxi taxi 53.2 km
    41 min
    €140–170

Nieuwegein to Leiden by tram and train

Calendar585Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Nieuwegein to Leiden. However, you can take the line 21 vehicle to Utrecht, CS Centrumzijde, walk to Utrecht Centraal, then take the train to Leiden Centraal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Leiden Lammenschans via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde, Utrecht Centraal, Bodegraven, [Bodegraven] OV halte Stationsplein, [Alphen a/d Rijn] Centrumzijde,OV-busstation(uitstap)Prins Bernardln, and Alphen a/d Rijn in around 1h 44m.

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