What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to drive which costs €5 - €9 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to drive which takes 32 min and costs €5 - €9.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The distance between Rotterdam and Alphen aan den Rijn is 41 km. The road distance is 33 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train from?

Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train which takes 52 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 170 bus and line 165 bus, which costs €9 - €16 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train arrive?

Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is 33 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn.

Where can I stay near Alphen aan den Rijn?

There are 1080+ hotels available in Alphen aan den Rijn.

Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 170 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to GoudaIntercity / ...
2. Take the train from Gouda to Alphen a/d RijnSprinter
52 min
Drive 33 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn33 km
32 min
€6–9
Line 170 bus, line 165 bus
1. Take the bus from Berkel en Rodenrijs, Rodenrijs Metro to Zoetermeer, Centrum West Uitstaphalte170
2. Take the bus from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West to Alphen a/d Rijn, Rijnzate165
1h 51m
€10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn33 km
32 min
€110–140

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Distance: 40.8 km
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alphen a/d Rijn via Gouda in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal to Alphen a/d Rijn, Rijnzate via Berkel en Rodenrijs, Rodenrijs, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Rodenrijs Metro, and Zoetermeer, Centrum-West in around 1h 51m.

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