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Rotterdam to Elst trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Elst takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Elst. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 21m
Duration
141 km
Distance
€19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Tilburg

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Tilburg to Elsttrain train Sprinter
2h 29m
€15–28

Rotterdam to Elst train times

Trains run hourly between Rotterdam and Elst. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Elst at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 140.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Elst via Tilburg in around 2h 29m.

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