The average train between Lille and Leiden takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lille and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lille to Leiden? 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 Lille to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe station and arriving at Leiden Centraal station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Rotterdam Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Lille to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
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The distance between Lille and Leiden is 196.6 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 13m.