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Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
A publicly accessible art storage building with a mirrored exterior and rooftop view, popular for its architecture and behind-the-scenes museum concept.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 52 trains that leave Leiden Centraal for Rotterdam Centraal on Mon, Jun 29, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 3234
IC 3232
IC 3534
IC 3536
IC 2235
IC 3234
3538
2349
3546
3548Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Rotterdam Centraal take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.85 (€-3.17). The journey takes 42m versus 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal trains for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3558 | 6:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 6:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3558 | 6:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 6:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2259 | 6:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 6:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 | 6:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 6:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3560 | 6:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 7:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3560 | 6:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 7:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2361 | 6:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 7:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2361 | 6:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 7:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3562 | 7:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 7:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3562 | 7:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 7:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2263 | 7:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 7:49 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3564 | 7:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 8:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2365 | 7:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 8:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3566 | 8:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 8:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2267 | 8:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 8:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3568 | 8:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 9:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2369 | 8:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 9:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3570 | 9:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 9:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 | 9:16 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 9:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3572 | 9:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 10:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2373 | 9:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 10:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 29 | |||||
IC 2211 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 6:48 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3110 · SPR 5011 | 6:18 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 7:03 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3512 | 6:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:07 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2313 | 6:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3112 · SPR 5013 | 6:48 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 7:33 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3514 | 7:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 7:38 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2215 | 7:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:48 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3114 · SPR 5015 | 7:18 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 8:03 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3214 | 7:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3516 | 7:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:07 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2317 | 7:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3116 · SPR 5017 | 7:48 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 8:33 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3216 | 7:54 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:27 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3518 | 8:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:37 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2219 | 8:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:48 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3118 · SPR 5019 | 8:18 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 9:03 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3218 | 8:24 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:57 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3520 | 8:34 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:07 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2321 | 8:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3120 · SPR 5021 | 8:48 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 9:33 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3220 | 8:54 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:27 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3522 | 9:04 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:37 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2223 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:48 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3232 | 11:54 AM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:27 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3534 | 12:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:37 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3534 | 12:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:37 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2235 | 12:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2235 | 12:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3234 | 12:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:57 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3234 | 12:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:57 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3536 | 12:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 1:07 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3536 | 12:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 1:07 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2337 | 12:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 1:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3236 | 12:54 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 1:27 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3538 | 1:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 1:37 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2239 | 1:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 1:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3238 | 1:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 1:57 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3540 | 1:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 2:07 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2341 | 1:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 2:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3240 | 1:54 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 2:27 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3542 | 2:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 2:37 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2243 | 2:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 2:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3242 | 2:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 2:57 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3544 | 2:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 3:07 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2345 | 2:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 3:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3244 | 2:54 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 3:27 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3546 | 3:04 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 3:37 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2247 | 3:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 3:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3246 | 3:24 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 3:57 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3548 | 3:34 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 4:07 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2349 | 3:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 4:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
3248 | 3:54 PM Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 4:27 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 37 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 9:16 PM |
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Discover the best of Rotterdam Centraal — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam Centraal trip today.
A publicly accessible art storage building with a mirrored exterior and rooftop view, popular for its architecture and behind-the-scenes museum concept.
A major exhibition hall known for varied temporary shows covering art, photography, design, and culture in a landmark Rem Koolhaas building.
A leading museum on Dutch maritime history with historic vessels, interactive exhibits, and a harbor setting close to the city center.
A striking market hall with a dramatic vaulted ceiling, popular for architecture, photography, and the lively atmosphere around Binnenrotte.
One of Rotterdam’s best-known cultural streets, lined with galleries and creative venues and especially lively in the evening.
A historic harbor district with canals, old buildings, and a village-like feel, offering a contrast to central Rotterdam’s modern architecture.
A Rotterdam classic of fries topped with doner meat, melted cheese, salad, and garlic and chili sauce. It was created in Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most famous modern comfort foods.
Deep-fried crispy balls filled with a thick ragout, usually beef. They are a beloved Dutch bar snack, especially popular with beer or mustard.
Battered and fried white fish pieces, usually served with a creamy garlic or remoulade-style sauce. A classic Dutch seafood snack found at fish stalls and markets.
An established fine-dining restaurant known for refined modern cuisine, creative tasting menus, and polished service in an elegant setting.
A famous Rotterdam institution in the former Holland America Line headquarters, known for seafood, Dutch classics, and a grand historic atmosphere.
A popular food hall on Katendrecht with local producers, casual bites, drinks, and a relaxed industrial atmosphere that reflects modern Rotterdam.
Prices are high by Dutch standards near the station. Budget food is available, but restaurants, coffee, and hotels cost more than in smaller Dutch cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips are optional in cafes. Round up taxi fares; hotel tipping is not expected.
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Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam -> Rotterdam Centrum, Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal trains use the Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Leiden Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
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