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Rotterdam Centrum to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam Centrum and Leiden takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Rotterdam Centrum 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.

33 min
Duration
39 km
Distance
€5
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Rotterdam Centrum to Leiden train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Rotterdam Centrum and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam Centrum is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 46 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 38.5 km
  • Duration: 33 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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