The average train between Dunkirk and Leiden takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 4 times a day between Dunkirk and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 57m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Lille Europe station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Dunkirk to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Dunkirk and Leiden is 192.3 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Leiden Centraal via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 4h 23m.