The average train between Aachen and Leiden takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Aachen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Aachen to Leiden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Leiden station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Aachen to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Aachen to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Aachen to Leiden train tickets online with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aachen and Leiden is 189 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 30m.