The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Leiden
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Leiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Leiden will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 5 trains that leave Brussels for Leiden on Fri, Mar 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 20 the direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Fri, Mar 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brussels to Leiden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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$40 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Leiden train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Leiden trains for today, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2006+ 9219+ 3237 | 7:03 AM Brussels-North | 2h32 | 9:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2331+ 9309+ 2326 | 7:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h13 | 9:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4507+ 9531+ 3539 | 7:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 9:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4507+ 9309+ 2326 | 7:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h12 | 9:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4529+ 9531+ 3539 | 7:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 9:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9223+ 3241 | 7:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h46 | 10:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9531+ 3539 | 7:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h06 | 9:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2007+ 9223+ 3241 | 7:50 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 10:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9309+ 2326 | 7:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h52 | 9:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2007+ 9223+ 3241 | 7:55 AM Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 10:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9223+ 3241 | 7:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h39 | 10:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2007+ 9223+ 3241 | 8:03 AM Brussels-North | 2h32 | 10:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2332+ 9415+ 2330 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h13 | 10:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2332+ 9315+ 2330 | 8:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h13 | 10:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4508+ 9415+ 2330 | 8:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h12 | 10:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4508+ 9315+ 2330 | 8:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h12 | 10:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4508+ 9535+ 3543 | 8:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 10:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4530+ 9535+ 3543 | 8:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 10:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9227+ 3245 | 8:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h46 | 11:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9535+ 3543 | 8:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h06 | 10:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2008+ 9227+ 3245 | 8:50 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 11:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9315+ 2330 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h52 | 10:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9415+ 2330 | 8:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h52 | 10:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2008+ 9227+ 3245 | 8:55 AM Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 11:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9227+ 3245 | 8:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h39 | 11:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2008+ 9227+ 3245 | 9:03 AM Brussels-North | 2h32 | 11:35 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2333+ 9321+ 2334 | 9:32 AM Brussels-Central | 2h13 | 11:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4509+ 9321+ 2334 | 9:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h12 | 11:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4509+ 9539+ 3547 | 9:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 11:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4531+ 9539+ 3547 | 9:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 11:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9231+ 3249 | 9:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h46 | 12:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9539+ 3547 | 9:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h06 | 11:55 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2009+ 9231+ 3249 | 9:50 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 12:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9321+ 2334 | 9:53 AM Brussels-Midi | 1h52 | 11:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2009+ 9231+ 3249 | 9:55 AM Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 12:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9231+ 3249 | 9:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h39 | 12:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2009+ 9231+ 3249 | 10:03 AM Brussels-North | 2h32 | 12:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4510+ 9543+ 3551 | 10:33 AM Brussels-North | 2h22 | 12:55 PM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4532+ 9543+ 3551 | 10:37 AM Brussels-Central | 2h18 | 12:55 PM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9235+ 3253 | 10:49 AM Brussels-Central | 2h46 | 1:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
9543+ 3551 | 10:49 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h06 | 12:55 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2010+ 9235+ 3253 | 10:50 AM Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 1:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2010+ 9235+ 3253 | 10:55 AM Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 1:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 2 transfers | |
9235+ 3253 | 10:56 AM Brussels-North | 2h39 | 1:35 PM Leiden Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Leiden
Trains from Brussels to Leiden run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Eurostar, European Sleeper, SNCB from Brussels to Leiden trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Eurostar, European Sleeper, SNCB trains will get you between Brussels and Leiden from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Leiden
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Leiden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels to Leiden
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main entrance.
- Restaurant De Bruine Boon
- Grand Café Van Buuren
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Ibis Leiden Centre
- Golden Tulip Leiden Centre
- City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
- Located in the main hall
- 4720 places, some covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-9 for local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
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