The average train between Leiden and Brussels takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Brussels. 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 2 hours between Leiden and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Brussels at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Brussels station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Leiden to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Leiden to Brussels train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Leiden and Brussels is 145.8 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 5m.