The average train between Zurich and Leiden takes 10h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Leiden station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
Zurich to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Leiden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Leiden Lammenschans station.
Book your Zurich to Leiden train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zurich and Leiden is 607.1 km. The road distance is 844 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Leiden Lammenschans via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 9h 39m.