The average train between Copenhagen and Leiden takes 12h 42m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Copenhagen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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11h 53m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen station and arriving at Leiden station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
Copenhagen to Leiden train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
Copenhagen to Leiden train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Copenhagen to Leiden train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Copenhagen and Leiden is 656.9 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a train from København H to Leiden Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 11h 23m.