The average train between Turnhout and Leiden takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Turnhout 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 Turnhout and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Turnhout is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Turnhout 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 Turnhout to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Turnhout station and arriving at Leiden station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Turnhout to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Turnhout station.
Turnhout to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Turnhout to Leiden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Turnhout and Leiden is 98 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Turnhout to Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 12m.