Mechelen to Leiden Trains

Mechelen to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mechelen and Leiden takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen 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 9m
Duration: 163 km
Distance: €29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 6m

€18–50

Mechelen to Leiden train times

Trains run hourly between Mechelen and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:24 PM → 9:29 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:24 PM → 10:29 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:24 PM → 11:29 PM
2h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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