Leuven to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Leiden takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 30m
Duration: 208 km
Distance: €57
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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2h 43m

€45–99

Leuven to Leiden train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leuven and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

3:20 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
5:21 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:21 PM → 8:45 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:21 PM → 9:45 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:44 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

9:19 PM → 4:44 AM
Arrives next day
7h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

7:19 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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