The average train between Lyon and Leiden takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 every 4 hours between Lyon and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Leiden at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Leiden? 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 Lyon to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Leiden station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Lyon to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Leiden train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Lyon to Leiden train tickets online with TGV inOui and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Lyon and Leiden is 713.2 km. The road distance is 926 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Leiden Centraal via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 50m.