The average train between Leiden and Lyon takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Lyon. 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 Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Lyon? 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 Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Lyon station via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Leiden to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Leiden to Lyon train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Leiden and Lyon is 713.2 km. The road distance is 926 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 53m.