How much does a train ticket cost from The Hague to Leiden?

The cheapest train tickets from The Hague to Leiden start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £8. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from The Hague to Leiden?

The average train journey time from The Hague to Leiden is 18m, covering a distance of 8 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8m and is operated by NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen .

Which train operators serve the The Hague to Leiden route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 807 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from The Hague to Leiden?

The earliest train from The Hague to Leiden departs at 00:00. And the latest train departs at 23:57.

Train The Hague to Leiden from £3

Next train departures

Next departures from The Hague to Leiden on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:49	The Hague Laan Van Noi	23m	20:12	Voorschoten Train Station	Cheapest
Train	23:45	The Hague Laan Van Noi	8m	23:53	Voorschoten Train Station	Fastest
Train	19:49	The Hague Laan Van Noi	20m	20:09	De Vink	No tags
Train	19:49	The Hague Laan Van Noi	20m	20:09	De Vink	No tags
Train	20:09	The Hague Laan Van Noi	12m	20:21	De Vink	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:52 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from The Hague to Leiden

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leiden. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £2, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

20mAverage duration

11 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £9	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £9	Average duration18m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£2 - £4	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.3

Based on 48 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the power outlets. NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen ticket prices on this trip start at £6

NL train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from The Hague to Leiden by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from The Hague to Leiden?
The cheapest train tickets from The Hague to Leiden start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £8. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from The Hague to Leiden?
The average train journey time from The Hague to Leiden is 18m, covering a distance of 8 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8m and is operated by NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen.
Which train operators serve the The Hague to Leiden route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 807 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from The Hague to Leiden?
The earliest train from The Hague to Leiden departs at 00:00. And the latest train departs at 23:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/11

No data

29/11

£3

Today

£3

01/12

No data

02/12

£3

03/12

No data

04/12

No data

05/12

No data

The cheapest trip from The Hague to Leiden was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £3

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from The Hague to Leiden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £3 to £8 for a train ticket from The Hague to Leiden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £3, which is on 2025-12-02.