Comfort
€75
Volkswagen Passat or similar
For your holiday or weekend away
A comfortable sedan for one to four passengers. Get picked up at your address and travel straight to the departure hall.
1–4 pax · 3 large suitcasesCalculate your fare
Taxi Leiden to Schiphol
A taxi from Leiden to Schiphol costs from €75 (Comfort). The ride takes about 32 minutes outside rush hour.
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Luggage
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
Leiden to Schiphol
- Driving distance
- 29 km
- Journey time
- ±32 min
- Fixed fare from
- €75 / ride
Taxi fares from Leiden to Schiphol
A taxi from Leiden to Schiphol with SchipholRide costs a fixed fare from €75 (Comfort, 1 to 4 passengers), including luggage and Schiphol parking costs. The journey takes about 32 minutes outside rush hour. Your fare is fixed before you book, even in traffic or on a detour.
€92
Mercedes E-Class or similar
A business-class sedan
A refined interior for business travel or a relaxed start to your trip. For up to four passengers with four large suitcases.
1–4 pax · 4 large suitcasesCalculate your fare
Van
€98
Mercedes V-Class or similar
Everyone together in one minivan
Five to eight passengers and seven large suitcases. Ideal for a family holiday or a trip with friends or colleagues.
5–8 pax · 7 large suitcasesCalculate your fare
VIP
€150
Mercedes S-Class or similar
Luxury travel for up to four
A luxury sedan for executive travel, a special occasion or extra comfort. Your fare is fixed in advance.
1–4 pax · 3 large suitcasesCalculate your fare
Your ride is provided by an affiliated, licensed transport operator. Illustrative vehicles; the exact model may vary. Fares are totals for this route, including VAT, luggage and airport parking fees. Available classes and capacity are shown when booking.
Price & payment
One fixed fare for your ride.
An early flight, a boot full of luggage or a weekend journey: you see the total before you book.
You can add a stop too. Its extra cost is included in your fixed fare before you book.
Get your fixed fareIncluded in your fixed fare
- Your return flight tracked
- Live flight tracking for pickups at Schiphol: your pickup time shifts automatically if your flight is delayed
- Time to arrive
- 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing
- Pickup at Schiphol
- For Schiphol pickups: pickup point by email in advance, and your driver contacts you once you have landed, or add Meet & Greet with a name sign in the arrivals hall (+ €30, with Premium, Van and VIP; included with VIP pickups from Schiphol)
- Your fixed fare
- Fixed total price from €75 for Comfort, no meter
Extras & changes
Maxi-Cosi or toddler seat available: select it at the vehicle step when booking (€15 per booking)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
Price per person from Leiden
What do you pay per person from Leiden? The fixed price of €75 covers the whole ride, not each passenger. Between two people that works out at €37.50 each, between three at €25.00, and between four at €18.75. The more people travel together, the better that compares with separate train tickets. You also travel door to door with your luggage, including at 04:00 in the morning, when no train runs.
No night or weekend surcharge
Your fare does not rise with rain, busy periods or an early flight. Traffic and detours do not change it either. The amount shown when booking your Leiden journey is the amount on your receipt.
- No night surcharge
- No weekend or holiday surcharge
- No rush-hour surcharge
- No luggage fee
Pay online in advance
Pay securely online in advance with iDEAL, credit card, Bancontact, Apple Pay or Google Pay. There is nothing to settle in the taxi. For a business journey, you can request an invoice with VAT.
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Fixed fare or taximeter
Without a reservation, a street taxi may charge up to about €113 for this ride (±29 km, ±32 min) under the Dutch legal maximum meter rates for 2026. With us the price is fixed at €75 (Comfort) before you book, 33% below that legal maximum.*
* Comparison with the Dutch legal maximum taxi tariffs 2026 (passenger car: €4.31 start + €3.17/km + €0.52/min, wetten.overheid.nl), calculated over the usual off-peak travel time. Street taxis may charge less than the maximum; actual savings vary per ride. Full calculation per city.
From Schiphol back to Leiden
Enter your flight number when booking.
Taxi from Schiphol to LeidenThe driver tracks your flight and contacts you once you have landed. You receive the pickup point by email in advance. Your arrival is arranged, even after a late landing.
Book 24/7 throughout the Randstad and beyond, to Schiphol and back. The return journey to Leiden also takes about 30 minutes outside rush hour; if you land during the evening peak, it can be busier towards the exits near Leiden. There is no night surcharge, so even after a late landing you pay the same fixed price. If you live in the low-traffic city centre, the driver will drop you off as close to your door as possible.
60minutes
Free waiting after landing
You do not need to be outside straight away. There is time to leave the aircraft and collect your luggage.
- Before you leaveEnter your flight number when booking.
- While you flyThe driver tracks your flight live.
- After landingMeet at the agreed pickup point.
Your taxi from Leiden to Schiphol Airport
Let's be honest: from Leiden the train is a strong alternative, because the direct intercity from Leiden Centraal puts you at Schiphol in roughly 15 minutes. A taxi via SchipholRide costs a fixed price from €75 (Comfort, VW Passat or similar) and covers the 29 kilometres to the airport in about 30 minutes outside rush hour.
So when does the taxi win? When you'd otherwise have to get to the station first from Stevenshof or the Merenwijk, when you're juggling suitcases and children, when you're leaving for an early flight, or when you're travelling as a group: a Van for 5-8 people costs €98 in total, often more practical than separate train tickets.
And compared with taking your own car: a week of parking at Schiphol adds up quickly, whereas here you know in advance exactly what the whole ride costs, including VAT, luggage and Schiphol parking charges.
Your route and departure time
The standard route from Leiden runs via the Plesmanlaan to the A44 towards Amsterdam. At the Burgerveen interchange the A44 becomes the A4, after which the Schiphol exit brings you out at the terminal. If you live on the east side of the city, for example in the Roodenburgerdistrict, the driver will often take the Hoge Rijndijk and join the A4 straight away at Zoeterwoude.
Outside rush hour you cover the 29 kilometres in about 30 minutes. During the morning peak (roughly 07:00-09:00) the A4 between Burgerveen and Schiphol is the bottleneck and the journey can stretch to around 50 minutes; in the evening peak that mainly applies to the return direction.
If you book a ride within those windows, allow a wider margin towards your check-in deadline.
Pickup in and around Leiden
A driver will be ready for you in every Leiden district, from Stevenshof and the Merenwijk to Leiden-Noord and the Haagwegkwartier. In the low-traffic city centre, with its narrow canals and many one-way streets, the driver agrees with you on an easily accessible pick-up point around the corner.
Pick-up is also possible at Leiden Centraal, Lammenschans or De Vink, or at your office on the Bio Science Park along the Plesmanlaan. Bear in mind that the city centre is largely closed off on 3 October (Leidens Ontzet); on that day, plan your departure from a point outside the centre.
Pickup areas include
- Binnenstad
- Stevenshof
- Merenwijk
- Leiden-Noord
- Professorenwijk
- Haagwegkwartier
- Leeuwenhoek (Bio Science Park)
- Roodenburgerdistrict
Stations: Leiden Centraal, Leiden Lammenschans, De Vink
Business pickups also available at: Leiden Bio Science Park. Enter your business address for a direct ride from the office to departures, with an invoice on request.
Travelling with a group or plenty of luggage from Leiden? Explore group transfers to Schiphol. For invoiced journeys, see business travel, or for a premium experience VIP transfers. Need a minivan from Leiden for up to eight passengers and luggage? See how to book a minivan to Schiphol.
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“Excellent service for our trip from Schipol airport to Spijkenisse. Communication from the driver was excellent and we managed to arrange a earlier pick up based on his knowledge of how long the immigration queue would be. Very friendly, helpful and would highly recommend”
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Frequently asked questions about this route
From your first fare check to your return ride to Leiden. Choose a topic and find the details you need before travelling.
Pickup & journey time
Flying at 08:00: how early do I need to be ready in Leiden?
Work it back: for most flights you want to be at Schiphol 2 hours beforehand, so around 06:00. At that time the ride from Leiden takes about 30 minutes, because the A44 and A4 are still quiet so early. A pick-up time around 05:15 gives you a comfortable margin, even with luggage to drop off.
Isn't the train from Leiden to Schiphol faster?
That's right: the direct intercity from Leiden Centraal takes around 15 minutes and runs frequently during the day. A taxi wins on door-to-door convenience: no trip to the station, no hauling suitcases across platforms, and with 5-8 people the Van at €98 in total is often more practical than separate tickets for everyone.
Which route does the driver take and how bad is rush hour?
Usually via the A44 towards Amsterdam and then on via the A4 at the Burgerveen interchange to the Schiphol exit. Outside rush hour you're there in about 30 minutes; during the morning peak that can stretch to around 50 minutes. If you leave between 07:00 and 09:00, plan a bit of extra margin.
Will I be picked up in every Leiden district, including Stevenshof or the Merenwijk?
Yes, SchipholRide arranges pick-up throughout Leiden: from Stevenshof, the Merenwijk and Leiden-Noord to the Professorenwijk and the city centre. In the low-traffic centre you agree on a sensible pick-up point in advance, for example at the edge of the canal or street where you're staying.
Can I make a business booking from the Leiden Bio Science Park?
Certainly. The Bio Science Park sits right next to Leiden Centraal along the Plesmanlaan, practically on the A44 on-ramp; outside rush hour you're at Schiphol in about 30 minutes. For business rides you can choose Premium (Mercedes E-Class or similar, €92) or VIP (S-Class or similar, €150), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Is a taxi cheaper than parking at Schiphol?
For a longer trip it often is: you pay one fixed fare instead of parking fees per day, and you don't have to haul your cases from P3 to the terminal. Compare your own route with the price calculator.
How far in advance do I need to book my Schiphol taxi?
You can book online up to 1 hour before pickup, day and night; only between 02:00 and 09:00 you can't book a ride departing that same morning. If online booking is no longer available, just call 085 060 2543 and we'll see what's possible.
Booking earlier is always wise, especially in holiday periods.
Can my dog or pet come along?
By arrangement: mention it when booking and we'll take it into account.
Have another question?
Ask us about your pickup address, flight or travelling party. We are happy to help.
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