The average train between Hamburg and Leiden takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Leiden station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Hamburg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leiden Lammenschans station.
Book your Hamburg to Leiden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Hamburg and Leiden is 400.3 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 3m.