Leiden to Paris by train
Paris lies 398 km (247 mi) south-west of Leiden, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 3 min at the speeds typical of The Netherlands and France rail, over roughly 485 km (301 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Leiden | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | France |
| Population | 119,713 | 2.1 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Leiden Centraal railway station, De Vink railway station, Leiden Lammenschans railway station | Gare du Nord, Gare de Paris-Est, Auber |
| Postal codes | 2311–2334 | 75000–75020 |
What changes when you arrive in Paris
Crossing from The Netherlands into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Leiden to Paris
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Staying in Paris
Our booking partner lists 5,080+ places to stay in Paris (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 987 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (477), and 106 are five-star. Across 907 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,500,797 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Paris from Leiden?
398 km (247 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Leiden; by road roughly 485 km (301 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leiden to Paris by train?
About 3 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leiden and Paris?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Paris?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Paris?
Our booking partner lists 5,080+ places to stay in Paris, 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.