The average train between Paderborn and Leiden takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 twice daily between Paderborn and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 1m • 2 changes


5h 1m • 2 changes


5h 40m • 2 changes


5h 1m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Leiden station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Paderborn to Leiden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Leiden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Paderborn to Leiden train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Leiden is 296.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 52m.