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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden University to Rotterdam is to train which costs €4 - €9 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden University to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden University and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden University 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 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden University 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 University to Rotterdam?

The distance between Leiden University and Rotterdam is 40 km. The road distance is 35.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden University to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs €4 - €9.

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

Leiden University to Rotterdam bus services, operated by EBS Public Transportation BV, depart from Leiden, Hogewoerd station.

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

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

Train or bus from Leiden University to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Leiden University to Rotterdam is to train which takes 48 min and costs €4 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 45 bus and bus, which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Leiden University to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Leiden University to Rotterdam bus services, operated by EBS Public Transportation BV, arrive at Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal station.

Where does the Leiden University to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden University to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden University to Rotterdam is 36 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Leiden University to Rotterdam.

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

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1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
48 min
€4–9
Line 45 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Den Haag, Den Haag Centraalbus 45
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
1h 50m
€5–9
Drive 35.6 km
1. Drive from Leiden University to Rotterdamcar 35.6 km
28 min
€7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leiden University to Rotterdamtaxi 35.6 km
28 min
€95–120

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Distance: 39.9 km
Duration: 48 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €4–9 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Leiden University to Rotterdam Central Station via Leiden, Hogewoerd, Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, and The Hague in around 1h 50m.

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