What is the cheapest way to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs €11 - €20 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Dorsten and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Dorsten to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dorsten Bf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Bottrop Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Dorsten to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dorsten and Rotterdam is 230 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.

How do I travel from Dorsten to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €30 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorsten to Rotterdam train from?

Dorsten to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dorsten to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €50 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Dorsten to Rotterdam train arrive?

Dorsten to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Dorsten to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorsten to Rotterdam is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Dorsten to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 823+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Dorsten to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Dorsten to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity
4h 23m
€33–93
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
4h 47m
€12–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
4h 43m
€13–50
Drive 200.6 km
1. Drive from Dorsten to Rotterdamcar 200.6 km
2h 16m
€36–51
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dorsten Bf to Essen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 37m
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain Stoptrein RE19
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 48m
€40–48

Dorsten to Rotterdam by train

56Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.9 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Dorsten, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dorsten Bf to Rotterdam Centraal via Bottrop Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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