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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to train which costs €4 - €9 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to drive which takes 28 min and costs €6 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station 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 36m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The distance between Leiden and Rotterdam Centraal Station is 39 km. The road distance is 35.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs €4 - €9.

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

The train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus from?

Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Leiden, Hogewoerd station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The best way to get from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to train which takes 32 min and costs €4 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 45 bus and bus, which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus arrive?

Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal station.

Where does the Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station is 35 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam Centraal Station?

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Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
32 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 36m
€6–9
Drive 35.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Stationcar 35.1 km
28 min
€7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leiden to Rotterdam Centraal Stationtaxi 35.1 km
28 min
€110–140

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Distance: 38.5 km
Duration: 32 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €4–9 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Rotterdam Central Station via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal and The Hague in around 1h 36m.

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