The average train between Valenciennes and Leiden takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Valenciennes 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 4 hours between Valenciennes and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valenciennes is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Leiden at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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3h 25m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Valenciennes 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 Valenciennes to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Lille Flandres station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Valenciennes to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
Valenciennes to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Valenciennes and Leiden is 211.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Leiden Centraal via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 4h 42m.