Day trip from Leiden to Amsterdam
Amsterdam lies 36 km (22 mi) north-east of Leiden, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 36 km (22 mi) apart, Amsterdam is a realistic day trip from Leiden: about 35 min each way by road.
| Leiden | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 119,713 | 741,636 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 2311–2334 | 1011–1109 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Amsterdam
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Staying in Amsterdam
Our booking partner lists 1,211+ places to stay in Amsterdam (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (381), and 30 are five-star. Across 797 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,769,906 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Amsterdam from Leiden?
36 km (22 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Leiden; by road roughly 44 km (27 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leiden to Amsterdam by road?
About 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leiden and Amsterdam?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
Where can I stay in Amsterdam?
Our booking partner lists 1,211+ places to stay in Amsterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.