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The average train between Leiden and Ostend takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
256 km
Distance
€51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leiden to Ostend train times

Trains run hourly between Leiden and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Ostend at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)8h 35m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 255.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Ostende via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 42m.

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