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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from [Rotterdam Centraal] Centrumzijde, busstation Conradstraat halte EE station and arriving at [Leiden Centraal] Voorzijde station, Bushalte G/H, Stationsplein station. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam 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 48 min.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Leiden?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leiden is 39 km. The road distance is 35.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs €9 - €13.

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

The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leiden bus from?

Rotterdam to Leiden bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from [Rotterdam Centraal] Centrumzijde, busstation Conradstraat halte EE.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Leiden?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leiden is to train which takes 48 min and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leiden bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Leiden bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at [Leiden Centraal] Voorzijde station, Bushalte G/H, Stationsplein.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Leiden?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Leiden?

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Rotterdam to Leiden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Leiden by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
48 min
€9–13
Drive 35.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leidencar 35.2 km
27 min
€7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from [Rotterdam Centraal] Centrumzijde, busstation Conradstraat halte EE to [Leiden Centraal] Voorzijde station, Bushalte G/H, Stationspleinbus Snelbus ipv trein
1h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Leidentaxi 35.2 km
27 min
€110–150
Bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to The Haguebus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Hogewoerdbus 45
1h 26m

Rotterdam to Leiden by train

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Distance: 38.8 km
Duration: 48 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a bus from [Rotterdam Centraal] Centrumzijde, busstation Conradstraat halte EE to [Leiden Centraal] Voorzijde station, Bushalte G/H, Stationsplein once a week, and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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