The average train between Rotterdam and Den Helder takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rotterdam to Den Helder. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Rotterdam and Den Helder. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Den Helder at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Den Helder station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Rotterdam to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Den Helder station.
Book your Rotterdam to Den Helder train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Den Helder is 116.9 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Den Helder via Schiphol Airport Train Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 2h 10m.