How to Get From Amsterdam Airport to Leiden

Traveling From Amsterdam Airport to Leiden

We would love to welcome you to Amsterdam. But before you visit and stay at this magnificent city, you have matters to attend to in Leiden.

This is a complete guide of how to travel from Amsterdam Airport to the city of Leiden. Bus, train, car, private transfer, everything is here for you to compare and consider.

Best Way to Get From Amsterdam Airport to Leiden

To be honest, there is more than one best way from Amsterdam Airport to Leiden. What we mean by that is not every person has the same traveling preferences. Something that you consider “best”, might be considered “worse” by someone else.

Therefore, in this article, we include all the available transportation means for you to compare and decide the one that suits you most.

Is There a Amsterdam Airport to Leiden Train?

Yep, there sure is. And here’s all the information.

Exit the airport doors and head towards the airport’s train station. Look for Platform 4 and the Sprinter 3355 Den Haag Centraal. This is your train. There is one every 10 minutes.

In 24 minutes and 4 stops, you’ll be in Leiden. Just like that!

Total traveling time: 24 minutes

Total traveling costs: €7

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Getting a Bus From Amsterdam Airport to Leiden

If you enjoy traveling on wheels you can take the bus from the airport to Leiden. Here’s how.

Exit the airport’s doors and head towards the bus station. Look for platform B2 and the 365 Leiden Centraal bus. This is your ride.

After 48 minutes and 18 stops, you’ll have reached the Leiden Centraal Westzijde. This is 1.8 km from the city center. A walkable distance.

Total traveling time: 1 hour and 15 minutes (including walking time)

Total traveling costs: €7

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Distance From Amsterdam Airport to Leiden

You can make the same journey by car in 27 minutes and 27.2 km which is the distance between Amsterdam Airport and Leiden.

Various Transport From Amsterdam Airport to Leiden

Since we have covered the public options, let’s talk about a private one. Let’s talk about booking an airport transfer service.

This is what you choose when you want to travel more comfortably, reliably, and of course, completely privately! No walking, no waiting in bus and train stops and stations, no having to carry your heavy luggage around. Just a trip from the airport’s doors straight to Leiden city.

Cheapest Transfer from Amsterdam Airport to Leiden

Public options may be the cheapest but cheap doesn’t always mean best. After all, for a low price you have to sacrifice your time, energy levels, and mood.

Everybody knows that a comfortable trip lifts your spirit and you arrive at your destination with a positive and happy mood. Plus or the pros that we talked about in the previous section that come with a private airport transfer with AtoB.

In the end, by spending a little bit more, you end up spending nothing more at all, if you know what we mean.

Check below AtoB’s full price list for your trip from Amsterdam Airport to Leiden.

How Much is a Taxi: Amsterdam Airport to Leiden

From:

Amsterdam-Schiphol

Airport

To:

Leiden

City centre

28 kilometers 28 minutes

Vehicle Class	People	Luggage	Price
Economy	4	3	€88.00
Business	3	2	€129.00
First Class	3	2	€218.00
Economy Van	7	6	€103.00
Business Van	7	6	€184.00
Economy Van+	8	8	€118.00

Booking a Amsterdam Airport to Leiden Taxi

Booking for a taxi Leiden Schiphol service is very easy and requires only a few clicks thanks to our user-friendly booking platform.

On the relevant webpage, look at the right side for the “Book a Transfer”, This is where you can book an airport transfer from Amsterdam Airport to Leiden. This is also where you can book any taxi to anywhere!

So, in the Pickup Location, type “Schiphol Airport” and click it from the dropdown list. In the Drop Off Location, type “Leiden”, and again, click it from the dropdown list.

Then, choose a date and time for your travel and a Return Trip as it is always advisable to have the whole journey pre-planned. Now click NEXT STEP.

On the new page, on the left, you see our whole taxi fleet. Here you can choose the vehicle that suits you most. After you have made up your mind, it’s time to personalize your ride in the “Personalize your Transfer” area.

These are all the perks that come when you’re booking with AtoB. After you’re done with that, it’s time to fill in the passenger(s) details and the payment method. On the right there’s a “Summary” section to check whether everything is correct.

As soon as you place your order, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all the relevant details. Additionally, 24 hours before your travel with us, check your inbox again. You’ll find a second email with your driver’s information.

And that’s it. Have a nice and pleasant ride to Leiden.