The average train between Ypres and Leiden takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Ypres 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 2 hours between Ypres and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Leiden station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Ypres to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ypres to Leiden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ypres and Leiden is 183 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 28m.