Leiden to Düsseldorf by train
Düsseldorf lies 189 km (117 mi) south-east of Leiden, 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 The Netherlands and Germany rail, over roughly 230 km (143 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Leiden | Düsseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 119,713 | 618,685 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Leiden Centraal railway station, De Vink railway station, Leiden Lammenschans railway station | Düsseldorf Central Station, Düsseldorf-Flingern station, Düsseldorf Wehrhahn station |
| Postal codes | 2311–2334 | 40210–40629 |
What changes when you arrive in Düsseldorf
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Leiden to Düsseldorf
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Staying in Düsseldorf
Our booking partner lists 737 places to stay in Düsseldorf. Of the 437 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (283), and 13 are five-star. Across 295 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 565,443 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Leiden?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Leiden; by road roughly 230 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leiden to Düsseldorf 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 Leiden and Düsseldorf?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Düsseldorf?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Düsseldorf?
Our booking partner lists 737 places to stay in Düsseldorf, bookable on this site.
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.