Transport

Leiden is easily accessible by public transport. On this page, you will find the routes to Leiden from the airport.

From Amsterdam (Schiphol) airport: Trains to Leiden Centraal depart c. every 10 minutes. The trip takes c. 20 minutes. Taxi fares from Schiphol to Leiden are c. 90€. You are strongly advised only to take a taxi from the official taxi stands.

From Rotterdam The Hague airport: Bus 33 takes you to Rotterdam Centraal Station from where you can take a train to Leiden Centraal. The trip takes about 65 minutes. Taxi fares from Rotterdam The Hague airport to Leiden are c. 90€.

From Eindhoven Airport: Take bus 400 or 401 to Eindhoven Centraal Station. From Eindhoven Centraal you can travel to Leiden Centraal, by changing trains at Schiphol or Utrecht Centraal. The trip takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. 

Within Leiden, most destinations are at walking distance. If you want to explore the countryside around Leiden, or visit the beach, you can rent a bike at Leiden Centraal train station.