The average train between Paris and Leiden takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 2 hours between Paris and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Leiden station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Paris to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Leiden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Paris to Leiden train tickets online with Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Paris and Leiden is 397.1 km. The road distance is 483 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 2h 40m.