Calais to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Leiden takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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.

5h 38m
Duration: 384 km
Distance: €134
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain

5h 14m

€96–200

Calais to Leiden train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Calais and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:28 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 17m • 4 changes
6:29 PM → 10:45 PM
4h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 16m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
8:29 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:29 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 16m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
8:29 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:11 PM → 9:45 AM
Arrives next day
13h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:29 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 16m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 16m • 4 changes
8:29 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:29 AM → 10:45 AM
5h 16m • 4 changes
7:29 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 16m • 4 changes
8:29 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
11:29 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais 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.

What companies run services between Calais, France and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leiden Centraal via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 14m.

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