The cheapest and fastest trains from Leiden to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
138
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to Rotterdam will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 138 trains that leave Leiden for Rotterdam every day 114 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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 14175:230h34Leiden Centraal5:57Rotterdam Centraal£31One-way0 changes
IC 35126:340h33Leiden Centraal7:07Rotterdam Centraal£31One-way0 changes
SPR 4306 · IC 11215:570h43Leiden Centraal6:40Rotterdam Centraal£31One-way1 change
IC 32147:240h33Leiden Centraal7:57Rotterdam Centraal£31One-way0 changes
IC 3112 · SPR 50136:480h45Leiden Centraal7:33Rotterdam Centraal£31One-way1 change
IC 23850:460h29Leiden Centraal1:15Rotterdam Centraal£91One-way0 changes
IC 357422:020h32Leiden Centraal22:34Rotterdam Centraal£31One-way0 changes
227923:160h32Leiden Centraal23:48Rotterdam Centraal£91One-way0 changes
356820:320h32Leiden Centraal21:04Rotterdam Centraal£91One-way0 changes
357823:020h32Leiden Centraal23:34Rotterdam Centraal£91One-way0 changes
Live departures
Leiden to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 6784 · IC 2283 | 0:02 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h52 | 0:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 2283 | 0:16 Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 0:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2283 | 0:16 Leiden Centraal | 0h38 | 0:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2385 | 0:46 Leiden Centraal | 0h29 | 1:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2287 | 1:16 Leiden Centraal | 1h10 | 2:26 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 11405 | 2:29 Leiden Centraal | 0h59 | 3:28 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 11409 | 3:29 Leiden Centraal | 1h00 | 4:29 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 11409 · SPR 5103 | 3:29 Leiden Centraal | 1h46 | 5:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
11413 | 4:29 Leiden Centraal | 0h58 | 5:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 11413 | 4:29 Leiden Centraal | 0h58 | 5:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 11413 · SPR 5105 | 4:29 Leiden Centraal | 1h17 | 5:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1417 | 5:23 Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 5:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
1417 | 5:23 Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 5:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1417 · SPR 5107 | 5:23 Leiden Centraal | 0h53 | 6:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 2309 | 5:46 Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 6:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2309 | 5:46 Leiden Centraal | 0h32 | 6:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3119+ ECD 9512 | 5:47 Leiden Centraal | 0h52 | 6:39 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3119+ 9512 | 5:47 Leiden Centraal | 0h52 | 6:39 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4306 · IC 1121 | 5:57 Leiden Centraal | 0h43 | 6:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
4306+ 1121 | 5:57 Leiden Centraal | 0h43 | 6:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 8810 · IC 2211 | 6:02 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h52 | 6:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 2211 | 6:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 6:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2211 | 6:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 6:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3110 · SPR 5011 | 6:18 Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 7:03 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3110+ 5011 | 6:18 Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 7:03 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 8812 · IC 2313 | 6:32 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h52 | 7:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3512 | 6:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3512 | 6:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 8923 · IC 2816 · SPR 5213+ SPR 8713 | 6:43 Leiden Lammenschans | 1h07 | 7:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
IC 2313 | 6:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2313 | 6:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3112 · SPR 5013 | 6:48 Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 7:33 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
3112+ 5013 | 6:48 Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 7:33 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 8814 · IC 2215 | 7:02 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h52 | 7:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
3514 | 7:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 7:38 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3514 | 7:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h34 | 7:38 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2215 | 7:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2215 | 7:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3214 | 7:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3214 | 7:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 7:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3516 | 7:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3516 | 7:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2317 | 7:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2317 | 7:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3216 | 7:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3216 | 7:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3216 · SPR 5017 | 7:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h44 | 8:38 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 8818 · IC 2219 | 8:02 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h52 | 8:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3518 | 8:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3518 | 8:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h41 | 8:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2219 | 8:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2219 | 8:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h39 | 8:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3118 · SPR 5019 | 8:18 Leiden Centraal | 0h45 | 9:03 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3118 · SPR 5019 | 8:18 Leiden Centraal | 0h50 | 9:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3218 | 8:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 8:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3218 · SPR 5019 | 8:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h44 | 9:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 8820 · IC 2321 | 8:32 Leiden Lammenschans | 0h52 | 9:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
3520 | 8:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3520 | 8:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h41 | 9:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3520 | 8:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2321 | 8:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2321 | 8:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h39 | 9:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
2321 | 8:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3220 | 8:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3220 | 8:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3220 · SPR 5021 | 8:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h44 | 9:38 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 3522 | 9:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h41 | 9:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3522 | 9:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3522 | 9:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2223 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h39 | 9:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2223 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2223 | 9:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3222 | 9:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 9:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3524 | 9:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 10:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2325 | 9:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 10:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3224 | 9:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 10:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3526 | 10:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 10:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2227 | 10:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 10:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3226 | 10:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 10:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3528 | 10:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 11:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2329 | 10:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 11:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3228 | 10:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 11:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3530 | 11:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 11:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2231 | 11:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 11:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3230 | 11:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 11:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3532 | 11:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2333 | 11:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3232 | 11:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3534 | 12:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2235 | 12:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3234 | 12:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 12:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3536 | 12:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 13:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2337 | 12:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 13:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3236 | 12:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 13:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3538 | 13:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 13:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2239 | 13:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 13:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3238 | 13:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 13:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3540 | 13:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 14:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2341 | 13:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 14:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3240 | 13:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 14:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3542 | 14:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 14:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2243 | 14:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 14:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3242 | 14:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 14:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3544 | 14:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 15:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2345 | 14:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 15:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3244 | 14:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 15:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3546 | 15:04 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 15:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2247 | 15:15 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 15:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3246 | 15:24 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 15:57 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3548 | 15:34 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 16:07 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
2349 | 15:45 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 16:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
3248 | 15:54 Leiden Centraal | 0h33 | 16:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leiden to Rotterdam
Trains from Leiden to Rotterdam run on average 92 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 32m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 92 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Leiden to Rotterdam trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Leiden and Rotterdam from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Leiden to Rotterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden to Rotterdam 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leiden and Rotterdam
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from the main entrance
- Restaurant De Bruine Boon
- Grand Café Van Buuren
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.70
- Ibis Leiden Centre
- Golden Tulip Leiden Centre
- City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
- Located in the main hall
- 4720 places, some covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-9 for local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and local services
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- 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
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Blaak 1
- Restaurant Fitzgerald
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.70
- Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak
- citizenM Rotterdam
- Ibis Rotterdam City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: access to tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C
- Tram: Line 21, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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