The average train between Rotterdam and Krefeld takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Krefeld. 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Krefeld. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Krefeld at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Krefeld. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Krefeld station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Rotterdam to Krefeld train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Krefeld train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.
Book your Rotterdam to Krefeld train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Krefeld is 157.3 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Krefeld Hbf via Breda, Eindhoven, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 3h 20m.