The average train between Bielefeld and Leiden takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Leiden station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Bielefeld to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leiden Lammenschans station.
Book your Bielefeld to Leiden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Bielefeld and Leiden is 276.3 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 54m.