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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Maastricht to Leiden
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€33
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€33
Fastest journey on Oct 10
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
2 h 40 m
Trains on Oct 10
30
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maastricht to Leiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Leiden will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
It's difficult to get from Maastricht to Leiden without transferring at least once.
IC 2734 · IC 31349:27 AM2h47Maastricht station12:14 PMLeiden Centraal€331One-way1 transfer- IC 2732 · IC 31328:57 AM2h47Maastricht station11:44 AMLeiden Centraal€331One-way1 transfer
S84 18921+IC 2732 · IC 3132 · SPR 47438:42 AM3h15Maastricht Randwyck11:57 AMLeiden Lammenschans€331One-way3 transfers- ST 32428+IC 2734 · IC 31349:05 AM3h09Maastricht Randwyck12:14 PMLeiden Centraal€331One-way2 transfers
- ST 32428+IC 2734 · IC 3134 · SPR 47459:05 AM3h22Maastricht Randwyck12:27 PMLeiden Lammenschans€331One-way3 transfers
- IC 2736 · SPR 67389:57 AM2h40Maastricht station12:37 PMLeiden Centraal€331One-way1 transfer
- IC 2734 · SPR 67369:27 AM2h40Maastricht station12:07 PMLeiden Centraal€331One-way1 transfer
- IC 2728 · SPR 67307:57 AM2h40Maastricht station10:37 AMLeiden Centraal€331One-way1 transfer
- IC 2730 · SPR 67328:27 AM2h40Maastricht station11:07 AMLeiden Centraal€331One-way1 transfer
- IC 2732 · SPR 67348:57 AM2h40Maastricht station11:37 AMLeiden Centraal€331One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Maastricht to Leiden
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Trains from Maastricht to Leiden run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: NS Domestic from Maastricht to Leiden trainsNS Domestic trains will get you between Maastricht and Leiden from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Maastricht to Leiden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maastricht to Leiden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Maastricht to Leiden
Most Maastricht to Leiden trains use the Maastricht to Leiden Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Leiden Lammenschans. Use this guide to compare Maastricht and Leiden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Maastricht station do trains to Leiden leave from?
Getting to Maastricht Randwyck from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht Randwyck is 2 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht Randwyck train station facilities and services
Maastricht Randwyck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Maastricht Randwyck.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht Randwyck. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Randwyck: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Maastricht, Hotel Randwyck, Apart Hotel Randwyck.
Getting to Maastricht from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht is 1 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht train station facilities and services
Maastricht has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Witloof, Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Maastricht. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maastricht: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maastricht: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Maastricht, Hotel Beaumont, Kaboom Hotel.
Getting to Maastricht Noord from Maastricht city centre
Maastricht Noord is 3 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht Noord train station facilities and services
Maastricht Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel, and Car Rental.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maastricht Noord: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Maastricht Noord: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Noord.
Which Leiden station do trains from Maastricht arrive at?
Getting to Leiden Centraal from Leiden city centre
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Centraal train station facilities and services
Leiden Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
Getting to Leiden Lammenschans from Leiden city centre
Leiden Lammenschans is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Lammenschans train station facilities and services
Leiden Lammenschans has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
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