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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Leiden Centraal station via Köln Hbf station and Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.
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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
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The distance between Zurich and Leiden is 607.1 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Leiden Centraal via Köln Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 9h 7m.