The average train between Ostend and Leiden takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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 hourly between Ostend and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Leiden station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Ostend to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ostend to Leiden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ostend and Leiden is 150.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 5m.