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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Leiden

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Oct

Cheapest price on 15 Oct

£16

Average ticket price on 15 Oct

£45

Fastest journey on 15 Oct

1 h 52 m

Average journey duration on 15 Oct

1 h 52 m

Trains on 15 Oct

163

Distance

146 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Leiden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels to Leiden will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

To travel from Brussels to Leiden you need to make at least one change.

2010+9235+3253
11:552h41
Brussels-Central
14:36Leiden Centraal
£161One-way
2 changes
2008+9227+3245
10:032h33
Brussels-North
12:36Leiden Centraal
£161One-way
2 changes
2007+9223+3241
9:032h33
Brussels-North
11:36Leiden Centraal
£161One-way
2 changes
2006+9219+3237
8:032h33
Brussels-North
10:36Leiden Centraal
£161One-way
2 changes
2009+9231+3249
11:032h33
Brussels-North
13:36Leiden Centraal
£161One-way
2 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels to Leiden

Belgium

Netherlands

Trains from Brussels to Leiden run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 1h 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £6

Distance

146 km

Average train duration

2h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

£19

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 37m

First train

0:01

Last train

23:53

Cheapest Month

Jul

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £6

Live departures

Brussels to Leiden train times

The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Leiden trains for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
2338+9351+2354	15:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	17:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4514+9559+3567	15:33 Brussels-North	2h22	17:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4514+9351+2354	15:33 Brussels-North	2h12	17:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4536+3567+9559	15:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	17:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9251+3269	15:48 Brussels-Central	2h48	18:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9559+3567	15:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	17:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2014+9251+3269	15:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	18:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9351+2354	15:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	17:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2014+3269+9251	15:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	18:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2014+3269+9251	15:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	18:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9251+3269	15:56 Brussels-North	2h40	18:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2014+9251+3269	16:03 Brussels-North	2h33	18:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4515+9563+3571	16:33 Brussels-North	2h22	18:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4537+3571+9563	16:36 Brussels-Central	2h19	18:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9563+3571	16:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	18:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9255+2362	16:49 Brussels-Central	2h56	19:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9255+3175+5062	16:49 Brussels-Central	2h53	19:42 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2015+9255+5062+3175	16:53 Brussels-Central	2h49	19:42 Leiden Centraal	3 changes
9255+2362	16:56 Brussels-North	2h49	19:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9255+3175+5062	16:56 Brussels-North	2h46	19:42 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2015+9255+5062+3175	17:03 Brussels-North	2h39	19:42 Leiden Centraal	3 changes
2340+2362+9363	17:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	19:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2340 · 2362+9463	17:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	19:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4516+9567+3575	17:33 Brussels-North	2h22	19:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4516 · 2362+9463	17:33 Brussels-North	2h12	19:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4516+2362+9363	17:33 Brussels-North	2h12	19:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4538+9567+3575	17:36 Brussels-Central	2h19	19:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9567+3575	17:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	19:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9259+3577	17:49 Brussels-Central	2h40	20:29 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2016+9259+3577	17:50 Brussels-Midi	2h39	20:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9363+2362	17:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	19:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9463+2362	17:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	19:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2016+9259+3577	17:55 Brussels-Central	2h34	20:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9259+3577	17:56 Brussels-North	2h33	20:29 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2016+9259+3577	18:03 Brussels-North	2h26	20:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2341+9369+2366	18:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	20:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4517+9571+3579	18:33 Brussels-North	2h26	20:59 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4517+2366+9369	18:33 Brussels-North	2h12	20:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4539+9571+3579	18:37 Brussels-Central	2h22	20:59 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9263+3581	18:49 Brussels-Central	2h40	21:29 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9571+3579	18:49 Brussels-Midi	2h10	20:59 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2017+9263+3581	18:50 Brussels-Midi	2h39	21:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9369+2366	18:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	20:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2017+9263+3581	18:55 Brussels-Central	2h34	21:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9263+3581	18:56 Brussels-North	2h33	21:29 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2017+9263+3581	19:03 Brussels-North	2h26	21:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2342 · 2370+9475	19:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	21:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2342+9375+2370	19:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	21:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4518 · 2370+9475	19:33 Brussels-North	2h12	21:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4518+9575+3583	19:33 Brussels-North	2h26	21:59 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4518+2370+9375	19:33 Brussels-North	2h12	21:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4540+9575+3583	19:37 Brussels-Central	2h22	21:59 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9575+3583	19:49 Brussels-Midi	2h10	21:59 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9267+3585	19:49 Brussels-Central	2h40	22:29 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2018+9267+3585	19:50 Brussels-Midi	2h39	22:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9475+2370	19:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	21:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9375+2370	19:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	21:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2018+9267+3585	19:55 Brussels-Central	2h34	22:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9267+3585	19:56 Brussels-North	2h33	22:29 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2018+9267+3585	20:03 Brussels-North	2h26	22:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2343+9381+2374	20:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	22:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4519+9579+3587	20:33 Brussels-North	2h26	22:59 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4519+9381+2374	20:33 Brussels-North	2h12	22:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4541+9579+3587	20:37 Brussels-Central	2h22	22:59 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9271+3589	20:49 Brussels-Central	2h40	23:29 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9579+3587	20:49 Brussels-Midi	2h10	22:59 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2019+3589+9271	20:50 Brussels-Midi	2h39	23:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9381+2374	20:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	22:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2019+9271+3589	20:55 Brussels-Central	2h34	23:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9271+3589	20:56 Brussels-North	2h33	23:29 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2019+9271+3589	21:03 Brussels-North	2h26	23:29 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4520+9583+3182	21:33 Brussels-North	2h41	0:14 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4542+9583+3182	21:37 Brussels-Central	2h37	0:14 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9583+3182	21:49 Brussels-Midi	2h25	0:14 Leiden Centraal	1 change
520+18981+2992 · 3516	21:56 Brussels-Midi	9h36	7:32 Leiden Centraal	3 changes
520+18981+2992 · 1112	21:56 Brussels-Midi	8h59	6:55 Leiden Centraal	4 changes
Thursday 15 October
2003+2555+2216	4:50 Brussels-Midi	3h25	8:15 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2003+2555+2216	4:55 Brussels-Central	3h20	8:15 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2003+2555+2216	5:03 Brussels-North	3h12	8:15 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9211+3229	5:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	8:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2004+9211+3229	5:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	8:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2004+9211+3229	5:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	8:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9211+3229	5:56 Brussels-North	2h40	8:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2004+9211+3229	6:03 Brussels-North	2h33	8:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4505+9523+3531	6:33 Brussels-North	2h22	8:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4527+9523+3531	6:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	8:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9523+3531	6:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	8:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9215+3233	6:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	9:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2005+9215+3233	6:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	9:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2005+9215+3233	6:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	9:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9215+3233	6:56 Brussels-North	2h40	9:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2005+9215+3233	7:03 Brussels-North	2h33	9:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2330+9303+2322	7:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	9:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4506+9303+2322	7:33 Brussels-North	2h12	9:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4506+9527+3535	7:33 Brussels-North	2h22	9:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4528+9527+3535	7:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	9:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9219+3237	7:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	10:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9527+3535	7:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	9:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2006+9219+3237	7:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	10:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9303+2322	7:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	9:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2006+9219+3237	7:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	10:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9219+3237	7:56 Brussels-North	2h40	10:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2006+9219+3237	8:03 Brussels-North	2h33	10:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2006+9219+3237	8:03 Brussels-North	2h33	10:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2331+9309+2326	8:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	10:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4507+9531+3539	8:34 Brussels-North	2h21	10:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4507+9309+2326	8:34 Brussels-North	2h11	10:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4529+9531+3539	8:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	10:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9531+3539	8:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	10:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9223+3241	8:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	11:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2007+9223+3241	8:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	11:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9309+2326	8:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	10:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2007+9223+3241	8:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	11:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2007+9223+3241	8:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	11:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9223+3241	8:56 Brussels-North	2h40	11:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2007+9223+3241	9:03 Brussels-North	2h33	11:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2007+9223+3241	9:03 Brussels-North	2h33	11:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2332+9315+2330	9:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	11:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2332+9415+2330	9:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	11:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4508+9535+3543	9:33 Brussels-North	2h22	11:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4508+9315+2330	9:33 Brussels-North	2h12	11:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4508+9415+2330	9:33 Brussels-North	2h12	11:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4530+9535+3543	9:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	11:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9535+3543	9:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	11:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9227+3245	9:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	12:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2008+9227+3245	9:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	12:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9315+2330	9:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	11:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9415+2330	9:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	11:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2008+9227+3245	9:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	12:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2008+9227+3245	9:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	12:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9227+3245	9:56 Brussels-North	2h40	12:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2008+9227+3245	10:03 Brussels-North	2h33	12:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2008+9227+3245	10:03 Brussels-North	2h33	12:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2333+9321+2334	10:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	12:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4509+9321+2334	10:33 Brussels-North	2h12	12:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4509+9539+3547	10:33 Brussels-North	2h22	12:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4531+9539+3547	10:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	12:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9231+3249	10:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	13:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9539+3547	10:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	12:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2009+9231+3249	10:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	13:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9321+2334	10:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	12:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2009+9231+3249	10:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	13:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2009+9231+3249	10:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	13:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9231+3249	10:56 Brussels-North	2h40	13:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2009+9231+3249	11:03 Brussels-North	2h33	13:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2009+9231+3249	11:03 Brussels-North	2h33	13:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4510+9543+3551	11:33 Brussels-North	2h22	13:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4532+9543+3551	11:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	13:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9235+3253	11:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	14:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9543+3551	11:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	13:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2010+9235+3253	11:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	14:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2010+9235+3253	11:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	14:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2010+9235+3253	11:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	14:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9235+3253	11:56 Brussels-North	2h40	14:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
3111+9329+2240	12:01 Brussels-Central	2h14	14:15 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2010+9235+3253	12:03 Brussels-North	2h33	14:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2010+9235+3253	12:03 Brussels-North	2h33	14:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
3111+9329+2240	12:08 Brussels-North	2h07	14:15 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9329+2240	12:22 Brussels-Midi	1h53	14:15 Leiden Centraal	1 change
4511+9547+3555	12:33 Brussels-North	2h22	14:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4533+9547+3555	12:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	14:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9547+3555	12:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	14:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9239+3257	12:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	15:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2011+9239+3257	12:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	15:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2011+9239+3257	12:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	15:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2011+9239+3257	12:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	15:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9239+3257	12:56 Brussels-North	2h40	15:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2011+9239+3257	13:03 Brussels-North	2h33	15:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2011+9239+3257	13:03 Brussels-North	2h33	15:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2336+9339+2346	13:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	15:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2336+9439+2346	13:32 Brussels-Central	2h13	15:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4512+9439+2346	13:33 Brussels-North	2h12	15:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4512+9339+2346	13:33 Brussels-North	2h12	15:45 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4512+9551+3559	13:33 Brussels-North	2h22	15:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4534+9551+3559	13:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	15:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9551+3559	13:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	15:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9243+3261	13:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	16:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2012+9243+3261	13:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	16:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9439+2346	13:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	15:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9339+2346	13:53 Brussels-Midi	1h52	15:45 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2012+9243+3261	13:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	16:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2012+9243+3261	13:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	16:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9243+3261	13:56 Brussels-North	2h40	16:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2012+9243+3261	14:03 Brussels-North	2h33	16:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4513+9555+3563	14:33 Brussels-North	2h22	16:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
4535+9555+3563	14:37 Brussels-Central	2h18	16:55 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9247+3265	14:49 Brussels-Central	2h47	17:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
9555+3563	14:49 Brussels-Midi	2h06	16:55 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2013+9247+3265	14:50 Brussels-Midi	2h46	17:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
2013+9247+3265	14:55 Brussels-Central	2h41	17:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
9247+3265	14:56 Brussels-North	2h40	17:36 Leiden Centraal	1 change
2013+9247+3265	15:03 Brussels-North	2h33	17:36 Leiden Centraal	2 changes
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EuroCity

About

EuroCity (EC) is an international train category and brand for inter-city trains that cross international borders within Europe. These trains are a collaboration between various European rail companies, including Deutsche Bahn (Germany), Trenitalia (Italy), SBB (Switzerland), and ÖBB (Austria). EuroCity trains connect major cities across Europe, offering both first and second-class coaches. They are known for meeting specific criteria for comfort, speed, cleanliness, and onboard food service, including air-conditioned cars and dining facilities. EuroCity services aim to provide convenient and comfortable cross-border travel, with stops typically lasting no more than 5 to 15 minutes.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average EuroCity Duration

2h 10m

Cheapest EuroCity Price

£19

EuroCity frequency

20 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to fare conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled services

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car or bistro service available on most routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations recommended, available for additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Quiet zone

Eurostar

About

Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Eurostar Duration

1h 37m

Cheapest Eurostar Price

£26

Eurostar frequency

22 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket

Luggage storage

Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes

Seat reservation

Included in ticket price for all classes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs

Quiet zone

NS International | IC Brussel

About

NS International, a subsidiary of the Dutch state-owned railway Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), operates international intercity and high-speed connections to various European cities, including Brussels. The \IC Brussel\" refers to their Intercity service connecting the Netherlands and Belgium. These trains offer a direct and comfortable way to travel between major cities like Amsterdam and Brussels. As of late 2024, NS International, in collaboration with the Belgian railway company SNCB, is introducing new Intercity New Generation (ICNG) trains on the Brussels-Amsterdam route. These new trains are faster, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, and offer amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets. They aim to significantly reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services between the two countries."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average NS International | IC Brussel Duration

1h 38m

Cheapest NS International | IC Brussel Price

£19

NS International | IC Brussel frequency

4 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage per person

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car available with hot and cold meals, drinks. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in first class, optional for second class at additional cost

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces available, assistance for boarding/alighting available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Intercity

About

Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Intercity Duration

1h 37m

Cheapest Intercity Price

£19

Intercity frequency

3 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket

Quiet zone

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Regional

About

The term \Regional\" can refer to different train companies and services depending on the country. In Germany, \"Regionalbahn\" (RB) is a type of local passenger train that typically stops at all stations on a given line, connecting cities to their surrounding areas. Many RB trains are operated by DB Regio, a division of Deutsche Bahn, but other companies also run these services."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Regional Duration

2h 45m

Cheapest Regional Price

£30

Regional frequency

3 a day

Luggage included

Standard luggage allowance included with ticket

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Refunds according to ticket type and conditions

Refund

Full refund if service is canceled

Amenities on board the train

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Eurocity Direct

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Eurocity Direct Duration

1h 48m

Cheapest Eurocity Direct Price

£25

Eurocity Direct frequency

12 a day

NS | BUS

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average NS | BUS Duration

2h 6m

Cheapest NS | BUS Price

£49

NS | BUS frequency

2 a day

CFL

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average CFL Duration

2h 6m

Cheapest CFL Price

£75

CFL frequency

1 a day

Complete guide to Leiden

Things to do in Leiden

Discover the best of Leiden — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leiden trip today.

Must visit

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

Museum of antiquities with Egyptian, Greek and Roman treasures, clear interpretation and strong temporary exhibitions.

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Must visit

De Lakenhal

Fine art museum in a former cloth hall, with Old Masters, modern works and strong links to Leiden painters.

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Recommended

Wereldmuseum Leiden

Major ethnology museum with global collections, thoughtful exhibitions and family-friendly displays on world cultures.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for the Netherlands. Hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Dutch towns, but local buses, trains and supermarket food help keep daily costs manageable.

Average meal costs

Budget: €8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: €60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: €3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is appreciated.

FAQs: Brussels to Leiden train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Leiden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leiden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Brussels to Leiden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £46.

The train journey from Brussels to Leiden covers a distance of 146 km and takes approximately 1h 37m. Trains run 41 per day.

The train distance from Brussels to Leiden is 146 km.

The first train from Brussels to Leiden leaves at 0:01.

The last train from Brussels to Leiden departs at 23:53.

Trains from Brussels to Leiden run approximately 41 times per day.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Brussels to Leiden.

Yes, there is a direct train between Brussels and Leiden. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Eurostar.

There is no night train service from Brussels to Leiden.

The train station in Brussels that goes to Leiden is Brussels-Central, and it arrives at Leiden Centraal.

Booking trains from Brussels to Leiden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Brussels to Leiden offers a varied landscape, passing through the picturesque Flemish countryside, historic cities like Antwerp and Rotterdam, and the scenic Dutch flatlands dotted with windmills and canals, providing a pleasant and diverse visual experience.

Yes, you can take the train from Brussels to Leiden.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Leiden

Most Brussels to Leiden trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Leiden Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Schiphol Airport. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Leiden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brussels

Arrival train stations in Leiden

Which Brussels station do trains to Leiden leave from?

Trains from Brussels to Leiden leave from Bruxelles-Central. The station is 1 km from Brussels city centre at Carr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.

Bruxelles-CentralCarr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium+32 25282828 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Bruxelles-Central from Brussels city centre

Bus29, 63, 65, 66, 87, 89 · 5m · £3 · every ~17 min

Subway1, 5 · 1m · £3 · every ~38 min

Bruxelles-Central train station facilities and services

Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.

More about Bruxelles-Central

Brussels-NordRue du Progrès 76, Vooruitgangstraat 76, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Brussels-Nord from Brussels city centre

Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainP, S3, Ec, T, Ic, Ext, L, S1, S10, S4, S2, S8 · 4m · £1 · every ~58 min

Bus88 · 6m · £3 · every ~10 min

R24, 728, R28 · 7m · £3 · every ~10 min

Tram4, 10 · 4m · £3 · every ~34 min

10, 4 · 5m · £3 · every ~34 min

Brussels-Nord train station facilities and services

Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.