How to get from Rotterdam to Leiden by metro and train?

From Rotterdam to Leiden by metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Leiden in Netherlands, take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Den Haag Centraal
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Maastricht
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Leiden by metro and train via D and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Leiden in Netherlands, take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Leiden

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 44.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Leiden by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G)

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden is located at Leiden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Prinsessekade.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • De Vink
  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Prinsessekade
  • Leiden, Steenstraat
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Leiden by metro and train via D and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Leiden in Netherlands, take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Metro line E, Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotterdam to Leiden?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Metro line D, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Leiden in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Leiden in Netherlands?

    The E metro line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Den Haag Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotterdam to Leiden in Netherlands by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Leiden in Netherlands by metro and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rotterdam to get to Leiden in Netherlands?

    Get on the E metro from the Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rotterdam and Leiden in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

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