The average train between Kiel and Leiden takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Leiden station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Kiel to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leiden Lammenschans station.
Book your Kiel to Leiden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Leiden is 445.7 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Leiden Lammenschans via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 7h 49m.