Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal train with Eurocity Direct

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£94

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£144

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

3 h 25 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

3 h 27 m

Trains on 17 Sept

27

Distance

395 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal will cost around £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.

Fast trains

To travel from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal you need to make at least one change.

  • Eurostar9429+NS International | IC Brussel3555+Eurocity Direct9547
    10:474h08
    Paris Gare du Nord
    14:55Leiden Centraal
    £941One-way
    2 changes
  • TGV7037 · 9862+Eurocity Direct9559+NS International | IC Brussel3567
    13:134h42
    Paris Gare du Nord
    17:55Leiden Centraal
    £971One-way
    3 changes
  • Eurostar9341+NS International | IC Brussel3563+Eurocity Direct9555
    12:494h06
    Paris Gare du Nord
    16:55Leiden Centraal
    £981One-way
    2 changes
  • TGV7053+NS International | IC Brussel3583+TER | SNCF19729+Eurocity Direct9575
    16:415h18
    Paris Gare du Nord
    21:59Leiden Centraal
    £1001One-way
    3 changes
  • Eurostar9359+Eurocity Direct9567+Intercity3575
    15:494h06
    Paris Gare du Nord
    19:55Leiden Centraal
    £1051One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £476.

Distance: 395 km

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Driving

£64

Average Price

£53

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Cheapest

£476

Average Price

£101

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 9m

Average total duration

7h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

2h 55m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal:

A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal costing on average £64.

A coach is £423 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal costing on average £476.

The fastest way to travel from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Leiden Centraal take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 39m.

Coach takes on average 7h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris Gare du Nord and Leiden Centraal including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 21m faster (3h 39m by train vs 5h 0m by car) and roughly £38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£64 vs £101). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal train times

The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Eurostar9303+NS International | IC Brussel23226:06 Paris Gare du Nord
3h39
9:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
TGV7001+TER | SNCF19711+NS International | IC Brussel3543+Eurocity Direct95356:39 Paris Gare du Nord
5h16
11:55 Leiden Centraal3 changes
Eurostar9309+NS International | IC Brussel23267:14 Paris Gare du Nord
3h31
10:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
TGV7007+Eurocity Direct9539+NS International | IC Brussel3547+TER | SNCF197077:40 Paris Gare du Nord
5h15
12:55 Leiden Centraal3 changes
Eurostar9315+NS International | IC Brussel23308:15 Paris Gare du Nord
3h30
11:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9321+NS International | IC Brussel23349:20 Paris Gare du Nord
3h25
12:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9423+Eurocity Direct9543+NS International | IC Brussel35519:47 Paris Gare du Nord
4h08
13:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
Eurostar9329+NS International | IC Brussel224010:47 Paris Gare du Nord
3h28
14:15 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9329+Intercity3555+Eurocity Direct954710:47 Paris Gare du Nord
4h08
14:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
Eurostar9429+NS International | IC Brussel3555+Eurocity Direct954710:47 Paris Gare du Nord
4h08
14:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
Eurostar9329+Intercity3555+Eurocity Direct954710:47 Paris Gare du Nord
4h08
14:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
Eurostar9429+Eurocity Direct9547+NS International | IC Brussel355510:47 Paris Gare du Nord
4h08
14:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
Eurostar9435+Eurocity Direct9551+NS International | IC Brussel355911:51 Paris Gare du Nord
4h04
15:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
Eurostar9439+Intercity234612:12 Paris Gare du Nord
3h33
15:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9339+NS International | IC Brussel234612:12 Paris Gare du Nord
3h33
15:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9341+Eurocity Direct9555+NS International | IC Brussel356312:49 Paris Gare du Nord
4h06
16:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
TGV7037 · 9862+Eurocity Direct9559+NS International | IC Brussel356713:13 Paris Gare du Nord
4h42
17:55 Leiden Centraal3 changes
Eurostar9351+NS International | IC Brussel235414:15 Paris Gare du Nord
3h30
17:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9459+Eurocity Direct9567+NS International | IC Brussel357515:49 Paris Gare du Nord
4h06
19:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
Eurostar9359+Intercity3575+Eurocity Direct956715:49 Paris Gare du Nord
4h06
19:55 Leiden Centraal2 changes
Eurostar9463+Intercity236216:18 Paris Gare du Nord
3h27
19:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9363+NS International | IC Brussel236216:18 Paris Gare du Nord
3h27
19:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
TGV7053+TER | SNCF19729+NS International | IC Brussel3583+Eurocity Direct957516:41 Paris Gare du Nord
5h18
21:59 Leiden Centraal3 changes
Eurostar9369+NS International | IC Brussel236617:15 Paris Gare du Nord
3h30
20:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9375+NS International | IC Brussel237018:15 Paris Gare du Nord
3h30
21:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9381+NS International | IC Brussel237419:19 Paris Gare du Nord
3h26
22:45 Leiden Centraal1 change
Eurostar9387+NS International | IC Brussel237820:16 Paris Gare du Nord
3h29
23:45 Leiden Centraal1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal

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Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 395 km distance in 3h 11m.

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 £16
Distance
395 km
Average train duration
3h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
23
Fastest train
3h 11m
First train
4:22
Last train
9:55
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £16

Train companies: Eurostar, Eurocity Direct from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal trainsEurostar, Eurocity Direct trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and Leiden Centraal from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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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
3h 21m
Cheapest Eurostar Price
£48
Eurostar frequency
10 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

Eurocity Direct

Luggage & cancellation policy
Eurocity Direct frequency
3 a day

FAQs: Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal 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 Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The train journey from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal covers a distance of 395 km and takes approximately 3h 11m. Trains run 23 per day.
The train distance from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal is 395 km.
The first train from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal leaves at 4:22.
The last train from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal departs at 9:55.
Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal run approximately 23 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal.
To get from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal.
The cheapest way to get from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal is by coach, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal offers a mix of urban and rural views, with highlights including the picturesque French countryside, charming Dutch landscapes, and glimpses of historic cities along the route, making it moderately scenic.
A day trip from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 11m. The distance is 395 km, and there are 5 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal.

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Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare du Nord and Leiden Centraal

Most Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal trains use the Paris Gare du Nord to Leiden Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare du Nord and Leiden Centraal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Paris
Arrival train stations in Leiden
Paris Gare du Nord18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France+33 1 40 36 05 55WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Paris Gare du Nord from Paris city centre

Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus38 · 13m · £3 · every ~17 min
Subway4 · 10m · £3 · every ~31 min

Paris Gare du Nord train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink

Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.

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