The average train between Rotterdam and Friesland takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Friesland. 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 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Friesland. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Friesland at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 52m • 1 change
2h 39m • 1 change
2h 52m • 1 change
2h 39m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Friesland station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Rotterdam to Friesland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Friesland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Friesland is 157 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leeuwarden via Zwolle in around 2h 48m.
