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Zurich to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Leiden takes 18h 18m and the fastest train takes 18h 12m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Zurich 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.

18h 18m
Duration
865 km
Distance
€274
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Leiden train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Zurich and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 18h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)18h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)18h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)18h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)18h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)18h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 865.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 18m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Leiden Centraal via Köln Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 9h 7m.

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