Leiden to Brakel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Brakel takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. 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
Duration: 416 km
Distance: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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6h 19m

Leiden to Brakel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leiden and Brakel. The earliest departure is at 5:47 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:44 PM → 10:24 AM
Arrives next day
12h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 2:24 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:47 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:44 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 6:24 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 7:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
3:44 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:44 AM → 3:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 7:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
3:44 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Brakel? 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.

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 6h 19m.

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