The average train between Basel and Leiden takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Basel to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Basel and Leiden. The service departs Basel at 3:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Leiden at 00:16:00. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Leiden station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Basel to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Leiden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Basel to Leiden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Basel and Leiden is 557 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leiden Centraal via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal in around 7h 46m.
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