Düsseldorf to Leiden by train
Leiden lies 189 km (117 mi) north-west of Düsseldorf, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 230 km (143 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Düsseldorf | Leiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 618,685 | 119,713 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Düsseldorf Central Station, Düsseldorf-Flingern station, Düsseldorf Wehrhahn station | Leiden Centraal railway station, De Vink railway station, Leiden Lammenschans railway station |
| Postal codes | 40210–40629 | 2311–2334 |
What changes when you arrive in Leiden
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Düsseldorf to Leiden
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Common questions
How far is Leiden from Düsseldorf?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Düsseldorf; by road roughly 230 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Leiden by train?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Düsseldorf and Leiden?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Leiden?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.