Rome to Leiden by train
Leiden lies 1,291 km (802 mi) north-west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h at the speeds typical of Italy and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 1,576 km (979 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Leiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | The Netherlands |
| Population | 2.3 million | 119,713 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Leiden Centraal railway station, De Vink railway station, Leiden Lammenschans railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Leiden
Crossing from Italy into The Netherlands: sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Rome to Leiden
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Staying in Leiden
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Common questions
How far is Leiden from Rome?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 1,576 km (979 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Leiden by train?
About 11 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome 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.