Bus Utrecht to Leiden: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$13

tomorrow

$13

Saturday

$13

Sunday

$13

Monday

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 3m	12:04 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	1:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 12:04:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/4/2026 1:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 41m	12:40 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	2:21 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 12:40:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/4/2026 2:21:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 41m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 48m	5:49 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	6:37 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 5:49:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/4/2026 6:37:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 3m	6:04 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	7:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 6:04:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/4/2026 7:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 37m	6:45 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	7:22 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/4/2026 6:45:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/4/2026 7:22:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 3m	12:04 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	1:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 12:04:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/5/2026 1:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 41m	12:40 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	2:21 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 12:40:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/5/2026 2:21:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 41m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 48m	5:49 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	6:37 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 5:49:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/5/2026 6:37:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 3m	6:04 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	7:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 6:04:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/5/2026 7:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 37m	6:45 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	7:22 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/5/2026 6:45:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/5/2026 7:22:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 55m	12:07 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	1:02 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 12:07:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/6/2026 1:02:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 42m	6:20 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	7:02 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 6:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/6/2026 7:02:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 42m	6:50 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	7:32 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 6:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/6/2026 7:32:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 42m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 55m	7:07 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	8:02 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 7:07:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/6/2026 8:02:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 55m	7:37 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	8:32 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/6/2026 7:37:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/6/2026 8:32:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 3m	12:04 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	1:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 12:04:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/7/2026 1:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 45m	12:40 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	2:25 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 12:40:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/7/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 43m	7:24 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	8:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 7:24:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/7/2026 8:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 43m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 43m	7:54 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	8:37 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 7:54:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/7/2026 8:37:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 43m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 3m	8:04 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	9:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/7/2026 8:04:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/7/2026 9:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 3m	12:04 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	1:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 12:04:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/9/2026 1:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 41m	12:40 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	2:21 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 12:40:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/9/2026 2:21:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 41m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 48m	5:49 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	6:37 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 5:49:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/9/2026 6:37:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	1h 3m	6:04 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	7:07 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 6:04:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:07:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 37m	6:45 AM	Utrecht	Vleuten Station	7:22 AM	Leiden	Central Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Vleuten Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/9/2026 6:45:00 AM to Central Station, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/9/2026 7:22:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 55m	12:07 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	1:02 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/10/2026 12:07:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/10/2026 1:02:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 47m	5:45 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	6:32 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/10/2026 5:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/10/2026 6:32:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 55m	6:07 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	7:02 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/10/2026 6:07:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:02:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 36m	6:41 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	7:17 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/10/2026 6:41:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:17:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 36m
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)	0h 36m	7:11 AM	Utrecht	Terwijde Station	7:47 AM	Leiden	Bus Stop	Business	$13	A Bus from Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) goes from Terwijde Station, Utrecht (Netherlands) at 6/10/2026 7:11:00 AM to Bus Stop, Leiden (Netherlands) arriving at 6/10/2026 7:47:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 36m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Utrecht to Leiden is $13 on 6/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Utrecht and Leiden

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 1870 daily buses from Utrecht to Leiden. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 152 daily coaches between Utrecht and Leiden.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 2302 buses from Utrecht to Leiden, while Night sees the fewest connections between Utrecht and Leiden, with 296 offers.

Facts about the bus from Utrecht to Leiden

Compare all providers like Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) that travel 1093 times every day by bus from Utrecht to Leiden in one click! Book your bus ticket from Utrecht to Leiden starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	0h 32m
Earliest Bus	12:04 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1093 Ø
Distance	27.0 miles
Bus Companies	Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Cheapest bus connections from Utrecht to Leiden

Every day, 1093 buses from 1 bus companies leave Utrecht for Leiden: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/31

Monday 06/01

Tuesday 06/02

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

$13

Friday 06/05

$13

Saturday 06/06

$13

Sunday 06/07

$13

Monday 06/08

Tuesday 06/09

$13

Wednesday 06/10

$13

Thursday 06/11

$13

Friday 06/12

$13

Saturday 06/13

$13

Sunday 06/14

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

$13

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

$13

Friday 06/19

$13

Saturday 06/20

Sunday 06/21

$13

Monday 06/22

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

$13

Thursday 06/25

$13

Friday 06/26

Saturday 06/27

The cheapest time to travel from Utrecht to Leiden

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

With a price starting from $13, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Utrecht to Leiden. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Utrecht to Leiden, with $13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Utrecht to Leiden

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 Utrecht to Leiden 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 Utrecht to Leiden, 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 Utrecht to Leiden are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Utrecht and Leiden

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

Central Bus Station

Jaarbeursplein 19

Westraven P+R

Griffioenlaan 1

Maliebaan

Moskeeplein Bus Stop

Daalsesingel

Bus Stop

Lammenschansweg 119

Lammenschans

Oude Rhijnhofweg (McDonald's)

Oude Rhijnhofweg 24

Service and Comfort on the bus from Utrecht to Leiden

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

FAQs about the Utrecht to Leiden bus

How much does a Utrecht Leiden bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 0h 58m to reach Leiden. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $31. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Leiden.

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

Every day, the Utrecht to Leiden bus route is served by approximately 1093 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Utrecht to Leiden is offered by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and takes 0h 32m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Utrecht to Leiden?

The earliest bus arriving in Leiden from Utrecht starts at 12:04 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 Utrecht to Leiden?

The latest bus trip departing from Utrecht for Leiden starts at 11:50 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 Utrecht Leiden route?

When traveling by bus from Utrecht to Leiden, 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 Utrecht and Leiden?

You can check all the direct connections between Utrecht and Leiden 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 Utrecht to Leiden 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 Utrecht Leiden 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 Utrecht Leiden 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 Utrecht to Leiden on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Utrecht to Leiden?

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

Business

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

More bus routes to Utrecht and to Leiden

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