Leiden Centraal station: facilities and surroundings
Above the platforms you find shops, coffee bars and OV-bike rental; on the city side the Stationsweg leads to the Beestenmarkt and the canals.
The history of Leiden Centraal station
The station opened in 1842 as one of the first in the Netherlands and has been rebuilt several times; the current building dates from the 1980s.
From Leiden Centraal station into the city
Schiphol is 15 minutes away, Amsterdam 35 and The Hague 10 by train. Lockers, OV-bikes and buses to Keukenhof and the coast all leave from here.
Combine with nearby places
Things to do nearby
Location, opening hours & tickets
Address
Leiden CentraalStationsplein 2
2312 AJ Leiden
5-minute walk to the old town
Opening hours
Freely accessible, day and night
Station hall open daily; shops and cafés keep their own hours.
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the official website before your visit, especially around public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a ticket for Leiden Centraal?
- No fixed admission price is listed for Leiden Centraal; check the official website for current rates.
- Can you buy tickets for Leiden Centraal online?
- Tickets for Leiden Centraal are sold at the desk or via the official website. Our tickets page does offer combination tickets for other Leiden attractions.
- How do I get to Leiden Centraal?
- Leiden Centraal is a 5-minute walk to the old town. Arriving by car? Use a city-centre car park and walk the last stretch.
- When is Leiden Centraal least busy?
- Weekday mornings just after opening and the final hour before closing are the quietest times at Leiden Centraal. School holidays, Sundays and public holidays are busiest.