- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.
Cheapest price on Sep 03
$43
Average ticket price on Sep 03
$61
Fastest journey on Sep 03
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 03
1 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 03
155
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to Brussels will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Leiden to Brussels without transferring at least once.
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9428Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to Brussels:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to Brussels costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
The journey is about 14m faster (2h 13m by train vs 2h 27m by car) and roughly $1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 vs $41). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to Brussels trains for today, Wednesday, September 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2271+ 9398 | 9:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 1h50 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2271+ 9398+ 4544 | 9:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h13 | 11:29 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3572+ 9272+ 2045 | 9:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h39 | 12:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
3572+ 9272 | 9:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h45 | 12:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3572+ 9272+ 2045 | 9:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h28 | 12:00 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3572+ 9272 | 9:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h33 | 12:05 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
6785+ 2985+ 529+ 18906 | 10:23 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h31 | 7:54 AM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
6785+ 2985+ 529+ 18906 | 10:23 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h42 | 8:05 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
| Thursday, September 3 | |||||
2211+ 9310+ 4529 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h14 | 8:29 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2211+ 2305+ 9310 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 8:27 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2211+ 9310 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 1h51 | 8:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2211+ 9212 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h50 | 9:05 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
2211+ 9212 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h57 | 9:12 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3512 · 1123+ 9212 | 6:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 9:05 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3512 · 1123+ 9212+ 2030 | 6:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 9:00 AM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3512 · 1123+ 9212 | 6:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 9:12 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3512 · 1123+ 2030+ 9212 | 6:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 9:06 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3123+ 9516+ 3958 | 6:47 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 9:23 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3123+ 9516+ 3958 | 6:47 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 9:28 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3112+ 9516+ 3958+ 5013 | 6:48 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h40 | 9:28 AM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3112+ 9516+ 5013 | 6:48 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h23 | 9:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
3112+ 9516+ 3958+ 5013 | 6:48 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h35 | 9:23 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
2215+ 4530+ 9316 | 7:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h15 | 9:30 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2215+ 9416+ 2306 | 7:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 9:27 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2215+ 9416 | 7:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 1h51 | 9:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2215+ 9316 | 7:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 1h51 | 9:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2215+ 2306+ 9316 | 7:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 9:27 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2215+ 9416+ 4530 | 7:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h15 | 9:30 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3214+ 9216 | 7:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 10:12 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3214+ 2031+ 9216 | 7:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h42 | 10:06 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3214+ 9216+ 2031 | 7:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 10:00 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3214+ 9216 | 7:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 10:05 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3516 · 1127+ 2031+ 9216 | 7:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 10:06 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3516 · 1127+ 9216 | 7:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 10:05 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3516 · 1127+ 9216 | 7:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 10:12 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3516 · 1127+ 9216+ 2031 | 7:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 10:00 AM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3518+ 9520 | 8:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h07 | 10:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3518+ 9520+ 3959 | 8:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h24 | 10:28 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3518+ 9520+ 3959 | 8:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h19 | 10:23 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2219+ 9322 | 8:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 1h51 | 10:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2219+ 9322+ 2307 | 8:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 10:27 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2219+ 9322+ 4531 | 8:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h14 | 10:29 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3218+ 2032+ 9220 | 8:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 11:00 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3218+ 9220+ 2032 | 8:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h42 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3218+ 9220 | 8:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 11:05 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3218+ 9220 | 8:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 11:12 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220+ 2032 | 8:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 11:00 AM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220 | 8:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 11:12 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220+ 2032 | 8:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3520 · 1131+ 9220 | 8:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 11:05 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3522+ 9524+ 3960 | 9:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h19 | 11:23 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3522+ 9524 | 9:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h07 | 11:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3522+ 3960+ 9524 | 9:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h24 | 11:28 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2223+ 9428+ 4532 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h14 | 11:29 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2223+ 9328 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 1h51 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2223+ 9428 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 1h51 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2223+ 2308+ 9328 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 11:27 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2223+ 9328+ 4532 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h14 | 11:29 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2223+ 9428+ 2308 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 11:27 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3222+ 9224 | 9:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 12:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3222+ 9224+ 2033 | 9:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 12:00 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3222+ 9224+ 2033 | 9:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h42 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3222+ 9224 | 9:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 12:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3524 · 1135+ 9224+ 2033 | 9:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 12:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3524 · 1135+ 2033+ 9224 | 9:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3524 · 1135+ 9224 | 9:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 12:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3524 · 1135+ 9224 | 9:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 12:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3526+ 3961+ 9528 | 10:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h19 | 12:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3526+ 9528+ 3961 | 10:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h24 | 12:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3526+ 9528 | 10:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h07 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3226+ 9228 | 10:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3226+ 9228+ 2034 | 10:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 1:00 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3226+ 2034+ 9228 | 10:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h42 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3226+ 9228 | 10:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 1:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3528 · 1139+ 9228+ 2034 | 10:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 1:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3528 · 1139+ 9228 | 10:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 1:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3528 · 1139+ 9228 | 10:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3528 · 1139+ 9228+ 2034 | 10:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3530+ 3962+ 9532 | 11:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h19 | 1:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3530+ 9532+ 3962 | 11:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h24 | 1:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3530+ 9532 | 11:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h07 | 1:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2231+ 4534+ 9340 | 11:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h14 | 1:29 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2231+ 9340+ 2310 | 11:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 1:27 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2231+ 9340 | 11:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 1h51 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3230+ 9232 | 11:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 2:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3230+ 9232+ 2035 | 11:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h42 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3230+ 9232+ 2035 | 11:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 2:00 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3230+ 9232 | 11:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 2:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3532 · 1143+ 9232 | 11:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 2:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3532 · 1143+ 9232 | 11:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 2:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3532 · 1143+ 9232+ 2035 | 11:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3532 · 1143+ 9232+ 2035 | 11:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 2:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3534+ 9536 | 12:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h07 | 2:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3534+ 9536+ 3963 | 12:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h24 | 2:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3534+ 3963+ 9536 | 12:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h19 | 2:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3234+ 9236 | 12:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 3:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3234+ 9236 | 12:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 3:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3234+ 2036+ 9236 | 12:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h42 | 3:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3234+ 2036+ 9236 | 12:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 3:00 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3536 · 1147+ 9236 | 12:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 3:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3536 · 1147+ 9236 | 12:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 3:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3536 · 1147+ 2036+ 9236 | 12:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 3:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3536 · 1147+ 2036+ 9236 | 12:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 3:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3538+ 9540+ 3964 | 1:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h19 | 3:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3538+ 9540+ 3964 | 1:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h24 | 3:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3538+ 9540 | 1:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h07 | 3:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3238+ 9240 | 1:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 4:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3238+ 9240+ 2037 | 1:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 4:00 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3238+ 9240 | 1:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 4:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3238+ 2037+ 9240 | 1:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h42 | 4:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3540 · 1151+ 9240 | 1:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 4:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3540 · 1151+ 9240+ 2037 | 1:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 4:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3540 · 1151+ 9240+ 2037 | 1:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 4:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3540 · 1151+ 9240 | 1:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 4:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3542+ 9544+ 3965 | 2:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h17 | 4:21 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3542+ 9544 | 2:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h07 | 4:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3542+ 9544+ 3965 | 2:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h22 | 4:26 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2243+ 9358 | 2:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 1h53 | 4:08 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2243+ 4537+ 9358 | 2:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h14 | 4:29 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2243+ 9358+ 2313 | 2:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 4:27 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3242+ 9244+ 2038 | 2:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h35 | 4:59 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3242+ 9244 | 2:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 5:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3242+ 9244 | 2:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 5:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3242+ 9244+ 2038 | 2:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 5:05 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3544 · 1155+ 2038+ 9244 | 2:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h25 | 4:59 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3544 · 1155+ 9244+ 2038 | 2:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 5:10 PM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
3544 · 1155+ 9244 | 2:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 5:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3544 · 1155+ 9244 | 2:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 5:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3544 · 1155+ 9244+ 2038 | 2:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 5:05 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3546+ 9548+ 3966 | 3:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h19 | 5:23 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3546+ 9548 | 3:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h07 | 5:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3546+ 3966+ 9548 | 3:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h24 | 5:28 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
2247+ 9364 | 3:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 1h51 | 5:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
2247+ 9364+ 2314 | 3:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h12 | 5:27 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
2247+ 9364+ 4538 | 3:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h14 | 5:29 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3246+ 9248 | 3:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h41 | 6:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3246+ 2039+ 9248 | 3:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h36 | 6:00 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3246+ 9248+ 2039 | 3:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h42 | 6:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3246+ 9248 | 3:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h48 | 6:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3548 · 1159+ 9248 | 3:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h31 | 6:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3548 · 1159+ 2039+ 9248 | 3:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h32 | 6:06 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3548 · 1159+ 9248 | 3:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h38 | 6:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3548 · 1159+ 9248+ 2039 | 3:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h26 | 6:00 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3566+ 4521+ 9568 | 8:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h22 | 10:24 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3566+ 9568+ 4543 | 8:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h27 | 10:29 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3566+ 9568 | 8:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h09 | 10:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
3568+ 9268+ 2044 | 8:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h28 | 11:00 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3568+ 9268+ 2044 | 8:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h34 | 11:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3568+ 9268 | 8:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h33 | 11:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
3568+ 9268 | 8:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 2h40 | 11:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Leiden to Brussels run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Trains per day 35 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.
Dedicated to surrealist René Magritte, this popular museum presents major works and context for one of Belgium’s most celebrated artists.
Leading comic art museum in a Horta-designed building, highlighting Tintin, the Smurfs, and Belgium’s influential comics culture.
Grand square at Brussels’ heart, lined with ornate guildhalls and lively events, perfect for first-time visitors and evening atmosphere.
Large urban park with the triumphal arch, museums, and wide lawns, excellent for walking, picnics, and classic city photographs.
Popular hilltop viewpoint and garden terrace with one of the best panoramas over central Brussels, especially at sunset.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery and onion, often served with fries. A Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in mussel season.
Double-fried potato fries, traditionally served in paper cones with sauces. They are a point of national pride and central to everyday Belgian street food.
A rich beef and onion stew braised with Belgian dark beer. It is a beloved comfort dish found in traditional Brussels restaurants.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant by chef Karen Torosyan, celebrated for pâté en croûte and inventive fine dining in an intimate setting.
Elegant Belle Époque brasserie serving refined Belgian classics, seafood and game in a grand old-world dining room.
Famous casual stop for Brussels waffles with many toppings. Popular, fast-moving and central for a classic sweet local treat.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey, but dining and transit are manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leiden to Brussels trains use the Leiden Centraal to Bruxelles-Central station pair, with some services arriving at Brussels-Nord. Use this guide to compare Leiden and Brussels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
De Vink is 2 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
De Vink has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at De Vink.
ATMs are available at De Vink.
Available at De Vink: Parking.
Available at De Vink: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at De Vink.
Leiden Lammenschans is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Lammenschans has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
ATMs are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Parking, WC.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord 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 options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: 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.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
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