The average train between Leiden and Lille takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Lille. 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 4 times a day between Leiden and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Lille? 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 Lille. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Lille Europe station via Rotterdam Centraal station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Leiden to Lille train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Leiden and Lille is 196.6 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Lille Europe via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 3m.