The average train between Paris and Leiden University takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris to Leiden University. 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 Paris and Leiden University. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Leiden University at 4:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Leiden University. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Leiden University station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Paris to Leiden University train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Leiden University train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Paris to Leiden University train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Paris and Leiden University is 396.7 km. The road distance is 485 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) also services this route twice daily.