The average train between Leiden and Aachen takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Aachen. 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 Leiden and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Aachen at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Aachen? 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 Leiden to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Aachen Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Leiden to Aachen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
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The distance between Leiden and Aachen is 189 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Aachen Hbf via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 33m.