There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Beilen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gouda to Zwolletrain Intercity
- Take the train from Zwolle to Beilentrain Sprinter / ...
2h 44m€36–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
5h 45m€26–47Drive 201.2 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Beilencar 201.2 km
2h 20m€35–51Train via Utrecht
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Beilentrain
2h 56m€41–85
Rotterdam to Beilen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Beilen is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Beilen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Beilen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Beilen, Esweg via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Assen, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Beilen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Beilen via Gouda and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Beilen is 204 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Beilen without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Rotterdam to Beilen, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Beilen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Beilen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Beilen is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Beilen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Beilen via Gouda and Zwolle in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Gouda to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–29
- 1st Class
- €35–65
Train from Zwolle to Beilen
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €19–35
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–21
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–21
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €19–21
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Beilen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Rotterdam to Beilen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Beilen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Rotterdam to Beilen.
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