The average train between Basel and Leiden takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 4 times a day between Basel and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel 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 Basel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Leiden station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Basel to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Basel to Leiden train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Leiden is 557 km. The road distance is 1,057 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Leiden Centraal via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 7h 4m.