The average train between Rotterdam and Elst takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Rotterdam and Elst. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Elst at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 42m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 38m • 2 changes
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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 Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
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 Arnhem Centraal 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 122 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Elst via Utrecht Centraal and Arnhem Centraal in around 1h 33m.