The average train between Brussels and Leiden takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 4 hours between Brussels and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Leiden Centraal station via Rotterdam Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Brussels to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
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The distance between Brussels and Leiden is 145.8 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal in around 1h 50m.