The average train between Rotterdam and Alphen aan den Rijn takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Rotterdam and Alphen aan den Rijn. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Alphen aan den Rijn at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Alphen aan den Rijn station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alphen a/d Rijn station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Alphen aan den Rijn is 26 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alphen a/d Rijn via Gouda in around 52 min.