Taxi from Leidseplein to Amsterdam Centraal
A taxi from Leidseplein to Amsterdam Centraal costs about €23.39, day or night (3.6 km, about 15 min). From the official Amsterdam taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 3 November 2026.
Fare
- These are maximum fares; a driver may charge less, or a fixed price agreed before the trip starts.
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
- Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance): €59.41 may be added.
Through the day
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 | €23.39 | €21.08–€25.00 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | €23.39 | €21.08–€25.00 | Only the traffic |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | €23.39 | €21.08–€25.00 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | €23.39 | €21.08–€25.00 | Only the traffic |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: Leidseplein
- The square of bars, theatres and clubs at the edge of the canal ring, busy until late at night.
- Drop-off: Amsterdam Centraal
- Amsterdam's main station, on the IJ at the north edge of the old centre, for trains across the Netherlands and to Brussels, Paris and Germany.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from Leidseplein to Amsterdam Centraal?
- About €23.39 on a weekday in the daytime, €21.08 to €25.00 depending on traffic, for 3.6 km (about 15 min).
- Is it a flat fare or the meter?
- The meter: €4.31 to start, then €3.17 per km.
- Which surcharges apply?
- None on a weekday in the daytime.
- Does the time of day change the fare?
- No, it comes to about €23.39 at any time.
- What else may be added?
- Waiting before the trip, per hour (only if agreed in advance) €59.41.
Route
Usually via Nassaukade (S100), Elandsgracht, Prinsengracht and De Ruijterkade (S100). Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.
- Amsterdam and Schiphol (taxi service area)
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