Distance from Ámsterdam to Leiden
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Ámsterdam0 mAmsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 941,873 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in…
Leiden0 mLeiden is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The municipality of Leiden has a population of 127,046, but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgee…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Ámsterdam to Leiden?
It is 36 km in a straight line from Ámsterdam to Leiden. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Ámsterdam to Leiden?
A direct flight takes about 48 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Ámsterdam to Leiden?
Around 36 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.