What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €6 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Leiden to Rotterdam?

The distance between Leiden and Rotterdam is 38 km. The road distance is 37.2 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs €8 - €20.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Rotterdam?

The train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Rotterdam bus from?

Leiden to Rotterdam bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Leiden, Hogewoerd station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Rotterdam train from?

Leiden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam is to train which takes 32 min and costs €8 - €20. Alternatively, you can line 45 bus and bus, which costs and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Leiden to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Leiden to Rotterdam bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal station.

Where does the Leiden to Rotterdam train arrive?

Leiden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Rotterdam is 37 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Leiden to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 814+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Leiden to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leiden to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalIntercity
32 min
€8–20
Drive 37.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Leiden to Rotterdam37.2 km
31 min
€7–10
Line 45 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal45
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Rotterdam Central Station813 / ...
1h 45m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leiden to Rotterdam37.2 km
31 min
€120–150

Leiden to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 38.5 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–20 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Rotterdam Central Station via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal and The Hague in around 1h 45m.

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