The average train between Leiden and Lier takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Lier. 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 5 times a day between Leiden and Lier. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Lier at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Lier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Lier. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Lier station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Leiden to Lier train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Lier train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Leiden to Lier train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leiden and Lier is 114.3 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Lierre via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 2h 16m.