The average train between Leeuwarden and Rotterdam takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeuwarden to Rotterdam. 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 2 hours between Leeuwarden and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Leeuwarden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Rotterdam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Rotterdam is 168.2 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.