Anderlecht to Leiden by train
Leiden lies 148 km (92 mi) north of Anderlecht, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Belgium and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 180 km (112 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Anderlecht | Leiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | The Netherlands |
| Population | 160,553 | 119,713 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Anderlecht railway station, Kuregem railway station | Leiden Centraal railway station, De Vink railway station, Leiden Lammenschans railway station |
| Postal codes | 1070 | 2311–2334 |
What changes when you arrive in Leiden
Crossing from Belgium 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 Anderlecht to Leiden
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Common questions
How far is Leiden from Anderlecht?
148 km (92 mi) in a straight line, north of Anderlecht; by road roughly 180 km (112 mi).
How long does it take to get from Anderlecht to Leiden by train?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Anderlecht 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.