The average train between Nantes and Leiden takes 7h 13m 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Nantes and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 41m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Leiden station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Nantes to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Nantes to Leiden train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nantes and Leiden is 700.3 km. The road distance is 874 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Leiden Centraal via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 32m.