There are 4 ways to get from Petten to Rotterdam by bus, train, or car
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Line 151 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Petten, Plein 1945 to Alkmaar, Stationbus 151 / ...
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 3m€20–50Line 129 bus, line 103 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Purmerend, Trampleinbus 129
- Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus 103
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus
4h 34m€26–37Drive 116.4 km
- Drive from Petten to Rotterdamcar 116.4 km
1h 25m€22–31Train
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
3h 12m€20–38
Petten to Rotterdam by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petten to Rotterdam is to train which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Petten to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Petten to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Petten, Plein 1945 and arriving at Rotterdam via Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Petten to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Petten and Rotterdam is 121 km. The road distance is 116.4 km.
The best way to get from Petten to Rotterdam without a car is to line 151 bus and train which takes 3h 3m and costs €20 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Petten to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Petten to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Alkmaar, Station.
Petten to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
The best way to get from Petten to Rotterdam is to line 129 bus and line 103 bus and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Petten, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Petten, Plein 1945 to Rotterdam via Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Petten, Plein 1945 to Rotterdam Centraal via Alkmaar, Station, Alkmaar, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- Connexxion
Bus from Petten, Plein 1945 to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Connexxion
Bus from Alkmaar, Station to Purmerend, Tramplein
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Connexxion
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More Questions & Answers
Petten to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Purmerend, Tramplein station.
Petten to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petten to Rotterdam is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Petten to Rotterdam.
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