Train Leiden to Lyon from €227 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Lyon takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. 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.

7h 27m
Duration: 926 km
Distance: €227
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

6h 56m

€179–304

Leiden to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2:04 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 9:59 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
9:02 PM → 10:28 AM
Arrives next day
13h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

5:23 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:58 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

5:23 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:58 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 4:58 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 8:02 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

5:23 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 4:58 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:58 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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