Mechelen to Leiden by train
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Overview: trains from Mechelen to Leiden
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Thinking about travelling from Mechelen to Leiden by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Mechelen and Leiden: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$35.75, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Train schedule for travel between Mechelen and Leiden
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 18 trains make this journey of 128 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Mechelen is at 05:18 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:25.
During the weekend, 06:24 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 19:25 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 59 minutes.
Train travel time and distance from Mechelen to Leiden
Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 1 minute. The total distance travelled is 128 kilometres.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Mechelen and Leiden?
You can secure tickets for travel between Mechelen and Leiden up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
Learn even more about travelling from Mechelen to Leiden by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Leiden.
FAQs about the train journey from Mechelen to Leiden
Want to know more about your journey from Mechelen to Leiden? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Mechelen and Leiden spans 128 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is CA$35.75. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest jouney takes 2 hours and 1 minute.
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