Leiden to Dordrecht by train
Dordrecht lies 41 km (25 mi) south of Leiden, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 26 min at the speeds typical of The Netherlands rail, over roughly 50 km (31 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Leiden | Dordrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 119,713 | 119,260 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Leiden Centraal railway station, De Vink railway station, Leiden Lammenschans railway station | Dordrecht railway station, Dordrecht Zuid railway station, Dordrecht Stadspolders railway station |
| Postal codes | 2311–2334 | 3311–3329 |
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Common questions
How far is Dordrecht from Leiden?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line, south of Leiden; by road roughly 50 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leiden to Dordrecht by train?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leiden and Dordrecht?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.