Nantes to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Leiden takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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.

7h 29m
Duration: 874 km
Distance: €299
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys

6h 58m

€235–404

Nantes to Leiden train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Nantes and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:04 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
3:04 PM → 10:44 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:08 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 37m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 40m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 40m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 40m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 39m • 3 changes
6:04 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes 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.

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Nantes to Leiden Centraal via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 58m.

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