Düsseldorf to Leiden by train

Düsseldorf to Leiden train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Düsseldorf to Leiden by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Leiden take around 2 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 191 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Düsseldorf is scheduled to depart at around  00:32. The last departure is usually at around 22:34 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Düsseldorf at around 00:21, with the last train leaving at around 22:26. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 51 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €37.55.

We think any time is a great time to visit Leiden, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Leiden.

Is there a direct train from Düsseldorf to Leiden?

The journey between Düsseldorf and Leiden usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Düsseldorf to Leiden every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Düsseldorf to Leiden?

The Düsseldorf to Leiden train travel takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Düsseldorf to Leiden train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leiden leaving Düsseldorf at around 00:32 and the last train leaving at around 22:34 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Düsseldorf at around 00:21, with the final departure at 22:26.