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

The cheapest way to get from Drachten to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drachten to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Drachten and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Drachten to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Drachten, Noorderbuurt and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Drachten and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Drachten to Rotterdam?

The distance between Drachten and Rotterdam is 230 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Drachten to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Drachten to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drachten to Rotterdam bus from?

Drachten to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Drachten station.

Train or bus from Drachten to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Drachten to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Drachten to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Drachten to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Drachten to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Drachten to Rotterdam is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Drachten to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Drachten to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Drachten to Rotterdam by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerenveen to Goudatrain Intercity
3h 34m
€40–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
5h 29m
€17–42
Drive 204.7 km
1. Drive from Drachten to Rotterdamcar 204.7 km
2h 31m
€36–52
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drachten, Ringweg to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 20
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 5m
€45–134

Drachten to Rotterdam by bus and train

108Weekly Services

3h 34mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.6 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Drachten, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerenveen to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €29–100 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drachten, Noorderbuurt to Rotterdam Central Station via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 5h 29m.

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