The average train between Karlsruhe and Leiden takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Leiden Centraal station via Duisburg Hbf station and Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Karlsruhe to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Leiden is 445.8 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 54m.