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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam CS to Leiden is to drive which costs €6 - €9 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam CS to Leiden is to drive which takes 27 min and costs €6 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam CS and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam CS station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam CS and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Rotterdam CS to Leiden?

The distance between Rotterdam CS and Leiden is 39 km. The road distance is 34.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam CS to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs €8 - €20.

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

The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam CS to Leiden bus from?

Rotterdam CS to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam CS to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam CS to Leiden?

The best way to get from Rotterdam CS to Leiden is to train which takes 33 min and costs €8 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Rotterdam CS to Leiden bus arrive?

Rotterdam CS to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Rotterdam CS to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam CS to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam CS to Leiden is 35 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Rotterdam CS to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1628+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam CS to Leiden 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden CentraalIntercity
33 min
€8–20
Drive 34.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam CS to Leiden34.6 km
27 min
€7–9
Bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to The Hague813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Hogewoerd45
1h 29m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam CS to Leiden34.6 km
27 min
€110–140

Rotterdam CS to Leiden by train

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Distance: 38.5 km
Duration: 33 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €8–20 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rotterdam CS to Leiden, Hogewoerd via Rotterdam Central Station, The Hague, and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 1h 29m.

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