Leiden to Lille by train

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Overview: trains from Leiden to Lille

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leiden to Lille, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:23 View journey
Last train 21:45 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 2hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 195
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey CA$66.95 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 17m
Train operators 14

Explore Leiden to Lille by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Leiden to Lille aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Leiden to Lille

Getting from Leiden to Lille by rail typically costs CA$66.95, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel from Leiden to Lille

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:05 and the last departure is 21:45. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:23 and the last train leaves at 21:30. On average, a total of 21 trains make this journey each day.

How long is the train journey from Leiden to Lille?

This journey covers a total of 195 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 32 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Leiden and Lille?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Leiden and Lille 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Lille

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lille.

FAQs about the train journey from Leiden to Lille

Want to know more about your journey from Leiden to Lille? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Leiden to Lille is 195 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.