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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Brakel takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Brakel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 43m
Duration
416 km
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
5h 37m

Leiden to Brakel train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leiden and Brakel. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Brakel at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn11h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn12h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 16m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressNordWestBahn6h 10m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressNordWestBahn5h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressNordWestBahn5h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational ExpressNordWestBahn6h 40m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressNordWestBahn6h 10m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 416.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Brakel, Bahnhof via Arnhem Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 37m.

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