The average train between Lausanne and Leiden takes 21h 51m and the fastest train takes 11h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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 twice daily between Lausanne and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 12:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Leiden at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Frasne and take an average of 21h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 26m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Leiden station via Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
Lausanne to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Lausanne to Leiden train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lausanne and Leiden is 646.2 km. The road distance is 965 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Leiden Centraal via Frasne, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 9h 7m.