The average train between Rotterdam and Leiden takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Rotterdam to Leiden. 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 15 minutes between Rotterdam and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Leiden at 8:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Leiden station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Rotterdam to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Rotterdam to Leiden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Leiden is 26.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €4–10 and the journey takes 33 min.
