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 train which costs €3 - €11 and takes 52 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 31 min and costs €6 - €9.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

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 34.1 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 €3 - €11.

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 bus from?

Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

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 €3 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 470 bus, which costs €9 - €15 and takes 1h 27m.

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

Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

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 34 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn.

Where can I stay near Alphen aan den Rijn?

There are 1159+ hotels available in Alphen aan den Rijn.

Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn - 4 ways to travel via train, and 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
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1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Goudatrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Gouda to Alphen a/d Rijntrain Sprinter
52 min
€3–11
Bus, line 470 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrumbus 470 / ...
1h 27m
€10–15
Drive 34.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijncar 34.1 km
31 min
€7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijntaxi 34.1 km
31 min
€110–140

Rotterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn by train

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Distance: 40.7 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 bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Schiphol, Airport in around 1h 27m.

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