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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.

8h 12m
Duration
590 km
Distance
€106
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Leiden train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 49m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 50m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 22m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 28m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 589.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Leiden Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 54m.

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