The average train between Mechelen and Leiden takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours 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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Leiden station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Mechelen to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Mechelen to Leiden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Mechelen and Leiden is 125.9 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Leiden Centraal via Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 8m.