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A Guide to Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden is an historic small city situated about 35km south-west of Amsterdam. With its picturesque canals and narrow streets, some fine museums and good shopping it makes for a great day out from Amsterdam.

Leiden is renowned for its university, the oldest in the Netherlands (1575) – and the large student population gives the place a lively atmosphere.

As you come out of Leiden Central station the VVV Leiden Tourist Information office (Stationsweg 26) is on your left-hand side – a good starting place to get information. You can pick-up a free map and guide and it also sells booklets with various themed self-guided walks.

It is open daily, 0800-1800 (Mon-Fri), 1000-1600 (Sat) and 1100-1500 (Sun).

De Valk Windmill

Continuing on foot down Stationsweg, cross over the canal – on your left you will spot De Valk windmill ( Molen de Valk ) which means ‘falcon’ in Dutch and is an old cornmill dating from 1743. The mill is now a museum.

It is open 1000-1700 (Tue-Sat), 1300-1700 (Sun), closed Monday – and entrance costs €6 for adults, €3.00 for children 6-15, free for children 0-5 and Museumkaart holders.

Molenmuseum De Valk , 2e Binnenvestgracht 1, 2312 BZ Leiden

Beestenmarkt / Canal Cruises

Walking a bit further south you will reach the Beestenmarkt square. Outfit Rederij Rembrandt offers canal cruises around the city from here. The cruises take about 50 minutes and an audio tour is available in 10 languages. Book a canal cruise in Leiden here

Rederij Rembrandt , Blauwpoortshaven 5, 2312 EL Leiden

It is also possible to do a 2 hour boat tour of the nearby Kagerplassen lakes which is just north of Leiden. This is offered from company Rederij Van Hulst and these depart from Leiden’s Haven on the eastern side. Book a Kagerplassen lakes cruise here

Just round the corner from Beestenmarket is the Museumhaven Leiden (Museum Harbour) with its old boats. You can see the Rembrandtbrug (Rembrandt bridge) and De Put windmill in the background.

Wereldmuseum Leiden

The Wereldmuseum Leiden (formerly Museum Volkenkunde) is a magnificent ethnographic museum which showcases cultural items and artefacts from non-European people worldwide. The museum was opened in 1837 in a former academic hospital located just off Stationsweg.

It is part of the umbrella organisation National Museum of World Cultures which also includes Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.

Its permanent exhibition shows the collection highlights from China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea, Asia, Africa, North, Central and South America, Oceania and the Arctic. The presentations are first class with complementary audio visual components – it is well worth a visit.

The museum is open 1000-1700 (Tue-Sun), closed on Mondays.

Entry prices are €16 for adults, €8 for children 6-18. Free for kids 0-5 and Museumkaart holders. Book Wereldmuseum Leiden tickets here

Museum Volkenkunde , Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS Leiden

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

Heading south down the Rapenburg canal you will come to the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (Dutch National Museum of Antiquities) .

This is the principal archaeology museum in the Netherlands with antiquities from the Egyptians, Etruscans, Greek and Roman empires. You will find an assorted collection of mummies, statues, ceramics, jewellery etc including items from Roman-occupied Netherlands.

The main entrance hall houses the Egyptian Temple of Taffeh , one of the highlights. It is around 2,000 years old and was gifted to the Netherlands by Egypt in 1979.

The museum is open daily 1000-1700.

Entry costs €14 for adults, free entry for ages 0-18 and Museumkaart holders.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden , Rapenburg 28, 2311 EW Leiden

Japan Museum Sieboldhuis

On the other side of the Rapenburg canal is found the historic house which hosts the Japan Museum Sieboldhuis. It has an impressive array of Japanese objects collected by Bavarian physician Philipp Franz von Siebold during his stay in Japan (1823-1829).

This includes an assortment of Japanese prints, lacquerware, ceramics, fossils, herbaria, stuffed animals, coins, textiles and maps.

Entry prices are €10 for adults. Free for youths/children 0-17 and Museumkaart holders.

Japanmuseum Sieboldhuis , Rapenburg 19, 2311 GE Leiden

Hortus Botanicus Leiden

The beautiful Hortus Botanicus in Leiden is the oldest botanical gardens in the Netherlands. Dating as far back as 1590, it is run by Leiden University. It has a collection of over 60,000 plants including endangered species, a Chinese herb garden, a giant water lily and 30 monumental trees.

The site includes a number of greenhouses and an old observatory. The popular Hortus Grand Café is a good place to have lunch.

The garden is open daily 0900-1800 in the spring/summer season (21 Mar to 20 Sep). Note, the autumn/winter opening hours are 1000-1700 (21 Sep to 20 Mar).

Entry prices are €9.00 for adults, €3.50 for children 4-12. Free for kids 0-3 and Museumkaart holders. Book Hortus Leiden tickets here

Leiden historic centre

Take a walk around the narrow historic streets of Leiden’s city centre – there are a number of places of note.

The Gravensteen on Pieterskerkhof was originally a county prison and has a somewhat grim history. In the 17th century the square was used as a place for public executions.

The Gothic-style Pieterskerk (St. Peters church) has been a city landmark since the year 1121. Leiden uses the 2 keys of St Peter as its city symbol. The church has a memorial to the Pilgrim Fathers , who lived in Leiden for 12 years before departing to America on the Mayflower in 1620.

The Young Rembrandt Studio at Langebrug 89 is where Dutch Master Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) spent his formative early years learning how to draw, paint and make etchings. This was before he moved to Amsterdam.

There is a free 7 minute video projection giving insight from the perspective of his art teacher Jacob van Swanenburgh.

Continuing our tour around the centre, the Stadhuis (city hall) on Breestraat has a facade which dates from 1595. Several of the Pilgrims were married in the building.

One of the highlights of Leiden is just strolling around the canals of Nieuwe Rijn and Oude Rijn – these combine and continue back west as Stille Rijn . On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is a general market along the canal near the Stadhuis.

There are countless cafés, bars and restaurants around the centre to stop off for a coffee, sandwich or something more substantial.

As you would expect from a student city, Leiden has a decent nightlife with bars and clubs going on to the early hours. There are night trains running hourly back to Amsterdam.

De Burcht is a freely accessible medieval fortress which can be climbed. It has some nice views of the surrounding area including the large Hooglansekerk church.

Rijksmuseum Boerhaave

The Rijksmuseum Boerhaave is the National Museum of History of Science and Medicine. It is located in a former convent, plague shelter and hospital. Founded in 1928, it has an extensive collection of scientific and medical equipment from the 17th century onwards.

It is named after Dutch scientist and surgeon Herman Boerhaave (1668-1738) who taught at Leiden University.

It is open 1000-1700 daily. Entry prices are €15 for adults, €5.50 for youths/children 4-17. Free for children 0-3 and Museumkaart holders.

Rijksmuseum Boerhaave , Lange St. Agnietenstraat 10, 2312 WC Leiden

Museum De Lakenhal

Located on the Oude Singel canal further north is De Lakenhal, a museum which showcases fine art, history and crafts from Leiden.

Entry prices are €16 for adults, free for children 0-18 and Museumkaart holders.

Museum De Lakenhal , Oude Singel 32, 2312 RA Leiden

Just outside of the centre on the opposite side of the station, past the large academic hospital is Naturalis Biodiversity Center. This modern family-friendly museum focusses on the natural world and has 8 galleries featuring plants, animals, fossils and rocks.

The museum is open daily 1000-1700. Entrance costs €17 for those aged 4 or higher. Free entry for children 0-3 and Museumkaart holders.

Naturalis , Darwinweg 2, 2333 CR Leiden

If you wish to immerse yourself in centuries of history and a compact, picturesque city centre then a trip to Leiden is highly recommended.

Getting to Leiden from Amsterdam

Leiden can be easily reached from Amsterdam Central by direct train – there are regular Intercity services (direction Den Haag Centraal or Vlissingen) which run around 4x hourly. The journey takes around 35 minutes via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem.

An Amsterdam-Leiden day return costs €21.20 (2nd class) or €36.04 (1st class) – 2023 prices. There is a €1 surcharge for disposable tickets. You can buy e-tickets here

This article was originally published in 2010. Last updated 9 February 2024 .

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Amsterdam - Leiden

How do i get from amsterdam to leiden without a car.

You can take a bus or a train to go from Amsterdam to Leiden. Both are convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel to Leiden. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

How long is the bus trip from Amsterdam to Leiden?

Traveling from Amsterdam to Leiden takes about 33m on average, but you can get there in as little as 33m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 23 miles (37 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Amsterdam from Leiden?

The distance separating Amsterdam and Leiden is 23 miles (37 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Amsterdam to Leiden?

Most of the buses traveling from Amsterdam to Leiden leave from Amsterdam Schipol Airport and arrive at Leiden Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to go from Amsterdam to Leiden?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $10.

How much does a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Leiden cost?

You can expect to pay around $10 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $10 to $10, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Can you do a day trip from Amsterdam to Leiden?

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Amsterdam to Leiden! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 1h 6m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Leiden before returning to Amsterdam in the evening.

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Public transport

With public transport you travel quickly and comfortably to Keukenhof. Buy a combiticket to get both your entrance ticket for Keukenhof and the ticket for your journey by public transport on that day ( round trip ). Combitickets are available in the online ticketshop.

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Combiticket bus

This ticket is both your entrance ticket to Keukenhof and your public transport ticket for the day in one! The tickets are valid on the day and provides transport to and from Keukenhof. The departure locations are located next to NS trainstations. The driver will drop you off at the main entrance. You can also buy individual tickets for the Keukenhof Express bus trip.

Prices Keukenhof entrance ticket + bus

From Amsterdam RAI

• Keukenhof entrance ticket + Keukenhof Express bus round trip – Adult € 36,50
• Keukenhof entrance ticket + Keukenhof Express bus round trip – Child (4-17 y/o) € 17,50
• Children up to and including age 3 are free
• Bus trip Keukenhof Express round trip (excl. Keukenhof entrance ticket) € 17,00

From Haarlem, Schiphol Airport or Leiden

• Keukenhof entrance ticket + Keukenhof Express bus round trip – Adult € 31,50
• Bus trip Keukenhof Express round trip (excl. Keukenhof entrance ticket) € 12,00

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Keukenhof Express bus departure locations

• Amsterdam RAI from city centre by metro
• Schiphol Airport
• Amsterdam city centre by bus to Schiphol
• Leiden Central Station
• Haarlem Station

Frequently asked questions

• Adults € 36,50 (from Amsterdam RAI) or € 31,50 (from Haarlem, Schiphol or Leiden)
• Child (4-17 years) € 17,50 (up to 3 years free)
• Round trip ticket (without Keukenhof entrance) € 17,00 (from Amsterdam RAI) or € 12,00 (from Haarlem, Schiphol or Leiden)

Yes, combitickets are valid for both the travel to and from Keukenhof by public transport.

• OVpay Buying a ticket in advance is not necessary, you simply check in and out with OVpay. Use your debit card, credit card or one of these cards on your mobile device. Use the same card for check in and check out. The costs for your public transport journey are debited from your account at the end of the day. Click here for more information about OVpay.
• OV-chipkaart [public transport travel card] (also student travel card, national railway travel card subscribers and the Regio Abonnement Zuid-Holland [provincial travel card]) The OV-chipkaart also student travel card, national railway travel card subscribers and the Regio Abonnement Zuid-Holland [provincial travel card] is valid on all bus and train routes. 9292.nl can show you what your journey will cost.
• Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket The Amsterdam Region Travel Tickets (ARTT) is valid for public transport in the Province of Noord-Holland (train, bus, tram and metro) and Keukenhof Express busses. The Amsterdam Travel Ticket (ATT) is not valid on these bus lines.
• Holland Travel Ticket The Holland Travel Tickets (HTT) is valid for the following public transport in the Netherlands (bus, tram and metro) and Keukenhof Express busses.
• Tourist Day Ticket The Tourist Day Ticket allows you to take any bus, tram or metro (in Zuid-Holland) to Keukenhof and Keukenhof Express busses.
• Day Ticket Keukenhof Express The online ticket shop offers return day tickets for all buses of the Keukenhof Express for €12.00 (except bus line 852: €17.00 euro). The same price applies for children aged 4 to 11 years. Children under 3 years of age travel for free. Single bus trip tickets are available via the Arriva ticketshop, click here .
• Regular bus tickets You can also purchase a ticket from the bus driver on Bus 300, 341, 397, 50 and 90. The price depends on the distance you travel. Keep in mind that travelling with an OV-chipkaart or a Combiticket is much cheaper. You cannot pay for tickets in cash on the buses.

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Alternative to Amsterdam: Beautiful cities in the Netherlands

Posted: June 9, 2023 | Last updated: June 9, 2023

There are some beautiful pearls in the Netherlands that not everyone has on their radar.

The city of Utrecht is located in the center of the country and impresses with a medieval old town. Similar to Amsterdam, the town is crossed by several canals. A 14th century bell tower is a landmark of the city and offers a great view.

Groningen is often called Amsterdam's little sister. The city is located in the north of the country, near the Wadden Sea. Thanks to the many students, a hip restaurant and art scene has developed. The Lauwersmeer National Park is also just a stone's throw away.

Haarlem also has a historic center, and the beach is only a few steps away. Canals and windmills exude a special charm. Haarlem is only 20 kilometers away from Amsterdam, yet not many tourists get lost there.

The church Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk is one of the most important sights of the city of Breda. An extensive shopping tour, a delicious dinner in a trendy restaurant or a break in a small street café? Everything is possible. There is also a castle to visit.

Within the old city walls of Amersfoort, the typical water canals run through the center of the town. A city gate from the 14th century can still be visited today. A weekly market is held regularly on the largest square, offering flowers, cheese and more.

In the extreme south of the Netherlands lies Maastricht. The university town is populated mostly by young people, which is why there are many small cafes, restaurants and cute boutiques. Stroll through the narrow streets and soak up the atmosphere.

Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and a true cultural stronghold. The Erasmus Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge, or the 85-meter-high Euromast observation tower are a must-see. For nature lovers, the city zoo is an ideal destination, also for families.

The birthplace of the famous painter Rembrandt is also worth a visit. Leiden, like almost every Dutch city, has canals and bridges. On the castle Burcht van Leiden there is a great view over the city - the entrance is free.

Zwolle is a Hanseatic city that scores with a medieval center. Only one city gate of the former fortification remains. In July, there is a lot going on every year, because then the Blauwvingerdagen takes place. 450 stalls attract visitors to the market with regional products.

Nijmege is hidden between the rivers Rhine, Maas and Waal. The Romans discovered this region for themselves a good 2,000 years ago. This makes Nijmege the oldest city in the Netherlands. When the many fruit trees blossom in spring, it is especially beautiful there.

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