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Trip Overview

The average train between Copenhagen and Leiden takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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.

12h 5m
Duration
1,027 km
Distance
€128
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Copenhagen to Leiden train times

Trains run twice daily between Copenhagen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 10:22 AM which arrives into Leiden at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 8m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Copenhagen 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.

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  • Distance: 1,027.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Leiden Centraal via Hamburg-Altona, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 11h 45m.

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