There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Appingedam by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 59m€33–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
4h 31m€29–42Drive 268.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Appingedamcar 268.3 km
3h 6m€50–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity direct / ...
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315 / ...
5h 21m€45–69
Rotterdam to Appingedam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Appingedam is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Appingedam is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Appingedam. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Appingedam, 't Bolwerk via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Appingedam. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Groningen via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Appingedam is 273 km. The road distance is 268.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Appingedam without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rotterdam to Appingedam, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Appingedam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Appingedam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Appingedam is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Appingedam, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–21
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Appingedam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Rotterdam to Appingedam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Appingedam is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Rotterdam to Appingedam.
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