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Compare train and bus for Leiden to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leiden to Rotterdam 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 37m. 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 (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m 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 take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
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How to get from Leiden to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leiden to Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:04 PM0h33Leiden5:37 PMRotterdam$121One-way0 transfers
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5:04 PM0h33Leiden5:37 PMRotterdam$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 AM0h32Leiden7:57 AMRotterdam$131One-way0 transfers
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8:04 AM0h33Leiden8:37 AMRotterdam$121One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM0h32Leiden9:57 AMRotterdam$131One-way0 transfers
9:04 AM0h33Leiden9:37 AMRotterdam$131One-way0 transfers
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Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leiden to Rotterdam.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 92 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leiden and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Rotterdam Blaak.
- Travel with RRReis to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 26 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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