The cheapest and fastest trains from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord
Cheapest price
€74
Average price
€149
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord will cost around €149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
It's difficult to get from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord without transferring at least once.
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9520+
19714+
75208:04 AM6h28Leiden Centraal2:32 PMParis Gare du Nord€741One-way3 transfers
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9528+
19716+
704410:04 AM5h39Leiden Centraal3:43 PMParis Gare du Nord€741One-way3 transfers
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19742+
9544+
70722:02 PM5h43Leiden Centraal7:45 PMParis Gare du Nord€881One-way3 transfers
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95208:04 AM4h31Leiden Centraal12:35 PMParis Gare du Nord€901One-way2 transfers
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19728+
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843925:02 PM5h46Leiden Centraal10:48 PMParis Gare du Nord€931One-way4 transfers
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94622:46 PM3h49Leiden Centraal6:35 PMParis Gare du Nord€1081One-way1 transfer
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93582:16 PM3h49Leiden Centraal6:05 PMParis Gare du Nord€1081One-way1 transfer
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93622:46 PM3h49Leiden Centraal6:35 PMParis Gare du Nord€1081One-way1 transfer
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94582:16 PM3h49Leiden Centraal6:05 PMParis Gare du Nord€1081One-way1 transfer
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93765:16 PM3h49Leiden Centraal9:05 PMParis Gare du Nord€1281One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €93.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€109 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €157 Average price | €105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord:
A bus is €84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average €109.
A bus is €132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average €157.
Other travel options to Paris Gare du Nord take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
You'll arrive about 1h 52m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 5h 11m by car). Tickets start at around €109 compared to roughly €105 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord train times
The table below shows live departures for Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3518+ 9520+ 19714+ 7520 | 8:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h30 | 2:32 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
3518+ 9520+ 9426 | 8:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h33 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
3518+ 9520+ 9326 | 8:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h33 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
3518+ 9520+ 19714+ 7520 | 8:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h28 | 2:32 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
3518+ 9520+ 9426 | 8:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h31 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
3518+ 9520+ 9326 | 8:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h31 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
2325+ 9334 | 9:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h08 | 1:53 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2325+ 9334 | 9:46 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h07 | 1:53 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3526+ 9528+ 19716+ 7044 | 10:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h41 | 3:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
3526+ 9528+ 19716+ 7044 | 10:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h39 | 3:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
2333+ 9344 | 11:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h17 | 4:02 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2333+ 9344 | 11:46 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h16 | 4:02 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3542+ 9544+ 19742+ 7072 | 2:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h43 | 7:45 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
IC 3542+ 9458 | 2:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h03 | 6:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3542+ 9358 | 2:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h03 | 6:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3542+ 9362 | 2:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h33 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3542+ 9376 | 2:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h03 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2243+ 9458 | 2:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 3h49 | 6:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2243+ 9358 | 2:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 3h49 | 6:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2243+ 9382 | 2:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h49 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2243+ 9362 | 2:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h19 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2243+ 9462 | 2:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h19 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2243+ 9376 | 2:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h49 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3544+ 9362 | 2:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h03 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3544+ 9382 | 2:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h33 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3544+ 9462 | 2:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h03 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3544+ 9376 | 2:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h33 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2345+ 9362 | 2:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 3h49 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2345+ 9462 | 2:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 3h49 | 6:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2345+ 9382 | 2:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h19 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2345+ 9388 | 2:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h20 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2345+ 9376 | 2:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h19 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3546+ 9382 | 3:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h03 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3546+ 9376 | 3:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h03 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3546+ 9388 | 3:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h04 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2247+ 9382 | 3:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h49 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2247+ 9376 | 3:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h49 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2247+ 9388 | 3:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h50 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3548+ 9388 | 3:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h34 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3548+ 9382 | 3:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h33 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3548+ 9376 | 3:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h33 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2349+ 9376 | 3:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h19 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2349+ 9388 | 3:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h20 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2349+ 9382 | 3:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h19 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3550+ 9552+ 9474 | 4:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h33 | 8:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
IC 3550+ 9382 | 4:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h03 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3550+ 9388 | 4:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h04 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3550+ 9376 | 4:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h03 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
3554+ 9556+ 19728+ 84392 | 5:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h46 | 10:48 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 4 transfers | |
IC 3554+ 9376 | 5:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h03 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3554+ 9388 | 5:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h04 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3554+ 9382 | 5:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h03 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2255+ 9376 | 5:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 3h49 | 9:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2255+ 9388 | 5:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h50 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2255+ 9382 | 5:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h49 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3556+ 9382 | 5:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h33 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3556+ 9388 | 5:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h34 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2357+ 9382 | 5:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h19 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2357+ 9388 | 5:46 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h20 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3558+ 9382 | 6:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h03 | 10:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3558+ 9388 | 6:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h04 | 11:06 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord
Trains from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €63 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 18:58. The fastest train covers the 245 miles (395 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 245 miles (395 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 7:02 AM |
Last train 6:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord trainsEurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Leiden Centraal and Paris Gare du Nord from €18. 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 Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord 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 Paris Gare du Nord, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord
Most Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord trains use the Leiden Centraal to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Leiden Centraal and Paris Gare du Nord train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leiden Centraal from Leiden city centre
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Centraal train station facilities and services
Leiden Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
Getting to Paris Gare du Nord from Paris city centre
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord train station facilities and services
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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