The average train between Charleroi and Leiden takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Charleroi 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 hourly between Charleroi and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Charleroi 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 Charleroi to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Leiden station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Charleroi to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Charleroi to Leiden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Charleroi and Leiden is 194.3 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 3m.