The average train between Rotterdam and Elst takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Rotterdam and Elst. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Elst at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 56m • 1 change

1h 56m • 1 change

1h 56m • 1 change

1h 56m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Elst. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Elst station via Tiel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Rotterdam to Elst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Elst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Elst station.
Book your Rotterdam to Elst train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and RRReis.
The distance between Rotterdam and Elst is 93.4 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Elst via Tiel in around 2h 16m.