Train Leiden - Utrecht from 41.99 €, cheap tickets

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100% Independent & European-based

42 km

46min

11 trains / day

Train Leiden Utrecht in brief

Average price

60.09 €

Price range

41.99 € - 97.10 €

Fastest Leiden-Utrecht train

46min

Number of trains / day

With 46min, the train journey at Utrecht will pass so quickly that you will hardly have time to watch your favourite series or film.

The distance between Leiden and Utrecht is 42 km and the average speed is 55 km/h.

The Leiden-Utrecht trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.

No bus company provides the route Leiden - Utrecht.

Train frequency between Leiden and Utrecht

On average, 10 departures a day link Leiden to Utrecht. 2 companies share the route.

Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.

Observed prices: Leiden to Utrecht by train

Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Leiden to Utrecht costs 60 € on average, from 42 €.

Source: Kombo data, updated on October 22, 2026.

First and last train Leiden Utrecht.

First Train Leiden - Utrecht.

Departure at 20:00

Last Train Leiden - Utrecht

Departure at 22:00

Leiden - Utrecht train on average every

60 minutes

Which train companies for Leiden to Utrecht?

Rail connections between Leiden and Utrecht are provided by 2 companies :

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Save 57% on your Leiden - Utrecht trip :

Min price: 41.99 €

Max price: 97.10 €

IC Leiden Utrecht

How to travel at cheapest prices from Leiden to Utrecht

You can travel to Utrecht from Leiden from 42 euros. To find an even cheaper Leiden Utrecht train ticket, we suggest you should travel during off-peak periods. This will be during the day (middle) on weekdays, or very early in the morning or late in the evening. On weekends, Leiden-Utrecht train tickets are more expensive especially at the beginning of the weekend and on Sunday evenings. Finally, the closer the departure date, the higher the prices increases, especially in the event of heavy traffic. As you can see, the departure and arrival times for Leiden - Utrecht influence the prices of the trips. So you have to anticipate during weekends and holidays.

You can also buy train tickets Utrecht-Leiden in the other direction.

The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :

Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.

Our guides on cheap train tickets.

How to cancel my train tickets on Kombo

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Departure stations at Leiden

For a Leiden Utrecht ticket, your train will depart from :

Leiden
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Destination stations in Utrecht

TheLeiden Utrecht train will take you to:

Utrecht Cs
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