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How to get from Amsterdam to Leiden?

Planning to travel to Amsterdam from Leiden and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Amsterdam to Leiden, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Amsterdam and Leiden, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS or Blablacar), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Amsterdam to Leiden, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Amsterdam Leiden trip.

For your trip from Amsterdam to Leiden, you have several transportation options

Amsterdam to Leiden train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Amsterdam Leiden train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Amsterdam Leiden

Carpooling from Amsterdam to Leiden is perfect if you want to travel to Leiden in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Amsterdam or Leiden.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Amsterdam to Leiden transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Amsterdam Leiden Travel Information

Departure city
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Destination city
Leiden
Netherlands
Distance
22 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by train and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Amsterdam to Leiden easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Amsterdam to Leiden easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Amsterdam and Leiden that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS or Blablacar to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Amsterdam and Leiden with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Amsterdam and Leiden

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Amsterdam to Leiden?
Accessibility The train stations in Amsterdam or Leiden are located in the city center, making it easy to access other means of transportation to get to the city center.
Cost Amsterdam Leiden train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Amsterdam to Leiden?
Economical A carpool from Amsterdam to Leiden is often the most economical way to travel.
Availability Finding availability for a carpool between Amsterdam and Leiden can be tricky, especially if you plan ahead. Most carpools are only available a few days or weeks before departure.

Where to start from in Amsterdam? Where do I arrive in Leiden?

Departure stations in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Centraal
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Schiphol
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Leiden Arrival Stations

Leiden Centraal
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Trains Amsterdam Leiden

Trains between Amsterdam and Leiden are equipped with power outlets and free Wi-Fi for passengers. Power outlets are available in most cars, while the Wi-Fi connection may be unstable in some areas.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Amsterdam to Leiden. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Amsterdam to Leiden. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Amsterdam and Leiden.

Train companies between Amsterdam and Leiden

Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS
Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS
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Carpool Amsterdam Leiden

The average cost of a carpool ride from Amsterdam to Leiden depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Amsterdam-Leiden, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Amsterdam to Leiden depends on the driver and the type of vehicle being used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Amsterdam and Leiden, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

Carpooling platform Amsterdam Leiden

Blablacar
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