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Night bus Zoetermeer-Leiden (and back)

Weekend? You can party all night long!

About the night bus

The night bus runs at night on weekends between Leiden Central Station and Zoetermeer Centrum-West, via Zoeterwoude and Stompwijk. This means you can also get around at night on weekends. A security guard travels on every bus journey.

Starting December 14, 2025, the N40 night bus between Zoetermeer and Leiden will have a new operator: Qbuzz. The line will be operated with electric buses.

Timetable

  • Runs on Friday night/Saturday morning and Saturday night/Sunday morning
  • You can find current departure times in the 9292 app and NS app.

Rates and payment

  • The fare for a single journey is the standard public transport fare.
  • From December 14, 2025, you will be able to pay with your OV-chipkaart, student OV-pas, or bank card with OV-pay, just like on regular buses.

Want to travel further?

At Leiden Centraal, you can transfer to a night train to The Hague or Amsterdam. To be sure, always check the NS timetable before your train journey.

Questions about the night bus?

See answers to frequently asked questions below.

The night bus did not run according to schedule. Can I get compensation for the extra costs incurred?

Current travel times can be found on 9292.nl . Unfortunately, any additional costs incurred will not be refunded or compensated.

Who is responsible for the night bus?

The night bus is an initiative of the municipality of Zoetermeer and will be operated by Qbuzz from December 14, 2025. A security guard will always accompany passengers on the bus.

When does the night bus run?

The night bus runs every weekend in the night from Friday to Saturday and from Saturday to Sunday between Leiden Central and the Zoetermeer Centrum-West stop. The bus also runs on public holidays in the weekend. For the different stops and times, see the timetable on:

9292.nl

What routes are served and which stops are served?

The routes and stops can be found on 9292.nl .

How much does the night bus cost and how can I pay?

The fare for a single journey is the standard public transport fare, which you can pay on the bus from December 14, 2025, using a public transport chip card, student public transport pass, or debit card/public transport payment card.

Where can I go if I have questions about the night bus?

For questions during the day, please contact the Municipal Information Point via the general contact form .

Unfortunately, we cannot process questions that come in during the night at the time itself. We try to process these questions as quickly as possible on the next working day.