The average train between Rotterdam and Dorsten takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Dorsten. 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 4 hours between Rotterdam and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Dorsten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Dorsten station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Rotterdam to Dorsten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Rotterdam to Dorsten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Dorsten is 173.4 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dorsten Bf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Bottrop Hbf in around 3h 52m.