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Leiden to Aarhus trains

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The average train between Leiden and Aarhus takes 14h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Aarhus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 4m
Duration
922 km
Distance
kr 814
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Leiden to Aarhus train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Leiden and Aarhus. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 3:17 PM which arrives into Aarhus at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 14h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 58m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 58m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)19h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 58m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 53m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)23h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)13h 58m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 53m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 21m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Aarhus? 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.

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  • Distance: 922.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 4m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Aarhus, Denmark?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Aarhus H via Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg Hbf, Padborg St., and Fredericia St. in around 12h 33m.

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