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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Alken is to bus which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Alken is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Alken?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Alken. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Alken Kerk via Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Alken?

The distance between Rotterdam and Alken is 225 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Alken without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Rotterdam to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Alken bus from?

Rotterdam to Alken bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Alken?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Alken is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Alken bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Alken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Alken?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Alken is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Rotterdam to Alken.

Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 635+ hotels available in Alken.

Rotterdam to Alken - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Alken by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to AlkenIc / ...
2h 58m
€54–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train station813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
5h 47m
€17–37
Drive 149.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Alken149.6 km
1h 54m
€27–39
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to HasseltL / ...
3h 59m
€21–71
Train via Mechelen
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to MechelenEuroCity
2. Take the train from Malines to HasseltIc
4h 10m
€36–47

Rotterdam to Alken by train and bus

95Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.7 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Alken, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alken Kerk via Bruxelles-Midi, Alken, and Alken Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Alken Kerk via Brussels-North train station, Hasselt Station, and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 5h 47m.

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