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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal is to train which costs €4 - €9 and takes 34 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €6 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Leiden Centraal?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Leiden Centraal. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Leiden, Leiden Centraal via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Leiden Centraal?

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 34 min.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leiden Centraal is 39 km. The road distance is 36.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs €4 - €9.

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

The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal is to train which takes 34 min and costs €4 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs €8 - €10 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal is 37 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden Centraal?

There are 1902+ hotels available in Leiden Centraal.

Rotterdam to Leiden Centraal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 45 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
34 min
€4–9
Bus, line 45 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to The Haguebus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal to Leiden, Leiden Centraalbus 45 / ...
1h 27m
€8–10
Drive 36.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraalcar 36.8 km
30 min
€7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Leiden Centraaltaxi 36.8 km
30 min
€120–150

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Distance: 38.5 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €4–9 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal via The Hague and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal in around 1h 27m.

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