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How to get from Rotterdam to Leiden by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Leiden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 35318:22 AM 0h33 Rotterdam Centraal 8:55 AM Leiden Centraal €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IC 35318:22 AM 0h33 Rotterdam Centraal 8:55 AM Leiden Centraal €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IC 35318:22 AM 0h33 Rotterdam Centraal 8:55 AM Leiden Centraal €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IC 35297:52 AM 0h33 Rotterdam Centraal 8:25 AM Leiden Centraal €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 32298:03 AM 0h33 Rotterdam Centraal 8:36 AM Leiden Centraal €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 32318:33 AM 0h33 Rotterdam Centraal 9:06 AM Leiden Centraal €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Leiden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Leiden Centraal.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, R-net NS, NS International, Intercity, NS | BUS, Eurocity Direct, NMBS to go to Leiden by train.
- 14 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
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