The average train between Leiden and Zurich takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Zurich. 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 3 times a day between Leiden and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Zurich at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Zuerich Hb station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Leiden to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Leiden and Zurich is 607.1 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Zuerich Hb via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 20m.