Bus Leiden to Amsterdam: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leiden to Amsterdam

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leiden to Amsterdam from various bus operators like Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 53m	4:45 AM	Leiden	Central Station	5:38 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/27/2026 4:45:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:38:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 34m	5:21 AM	Leiden	Central Station	5:55 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/27/2026 5:21:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 34m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 29m	5:47 AM	Leiden	Central Station	6:16 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/27/2026 5:47:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:16:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 35m	6:00 AM	Leiden	Central Station	6:35 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 31m	6:14 AM	Leiden	Central Station	6:45 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/27/2026 6:14:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 58m	4:40 AM	Leiden	Central Station	5:38 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:38:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 35m	5:24 AM	Leiden	Central Station	5:59 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 5:24:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:59:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 29m	5:47 AM	Leiden	Central Station	6:16 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 5:47:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:16:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 35m	6:00 AM	Leiden	Central Station	6:35 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 31m	6:14 AM	Leiden	Central Station	6:45 AM	Amsterdam	Lelylaan Station	Business	$12	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 6:14:00 AM to Lelylaan Station, Amsterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m

Frequency of bus connections between Leiden and Amsterdam

See here how frequent the connections between Leiden and Amsterdam are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 1588 daily buses from Leiden to Amsterdam. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1586 daily coaches between Leiden and Amsterdam.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 1108 buses from Leiden to Amsterdam, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leiden and Amsterdam, with 60 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $12, from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Facts about the bus from Leiden to Amsterdam

Compare all providers like Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) that travel 1587 times every day by bus from Leiden to Amsterdam in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leiden to Amsterdam starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	0h 22m
Earliest Bus	4:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1587 Ø
Distance	22.9 miles
Bus Companies	Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Cheapest bus connections from Leiden to Amsterdam

Every day, 1587 buses from 1 bus companies leave Leiden for Amsterdam: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday 07/27

$12

Tuesday 07/28

$12

Wednesday 07/29

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Monday 08/03

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Wednesday 08/05

$12

Thursday 08/06

$12

Friday 08/07

$12

Saturday 08/08

$12

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$12

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Leiden to Amsterdam

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leiden to Amsterdam, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leiden to Amsterdam. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leiden to Amsterdam, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Leiden to Amsterdam

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leiden to Amsterdam in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leiden to Amsterdam, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Leiden to Amsterdam are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leiden and Amsterdam

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Leiden and Amsterdam.

Bus Stop

Lammenschansweg 119

Lammenschans

Oude Rhijnhofweg (McDonald's)

Oude Rhijnhofweg 24

Museumplein Bus Stop

Leidseplein Bus Stop

Marnixstraat 1016

Prins Hendrikkade Bus Stop

Prins Hendrikkade 108

Amstelstation Bus Stop

Amstelstation Amstelstation

Elandsgracht Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leiden to Amsterdam

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Leiden to Amsterdam? Or which bus companies serve the route Leiden to Amsterdam? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leiden to Amsterdam bus

How much does a Leiden Amsterdam bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 0h 51m to reach Amsterdam. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leiden to Amsterdam?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $26. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Amsterdam.

On average, how many connections are available from Leiden to Amsterdam each day?

Every day, the Leiden to Amsterdam bus route is served by approximately 1587 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leiden to Amsterdam take?

The fastest bus from Leiden to Amsterdam is offered by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and takes 0h 22m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leiden to Amsterdam?

The earliest bus arriving in Amsterdam from Leiden starts at 4:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leiden to Amsterdam?

The latest bus trip departing from Leiden for Amsterdam starts at 11:58 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leiden Amsterdam route?

When traveling by bus from Leiden to Amsterdam, passengers can travel with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Amsterdam?

You can check all the direct connections between Leiden and Amsterdam by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

What can I take with me on the Leiden to Amsterdam bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Leiden Amsterdam bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leiden Amsterdam bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leiden to Amsterdam on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leiden to Amsterdam

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Leiden and to Amsterdam

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leiden and to Amsterdam. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!