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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bocholt is to bus which costs €16 - €50 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bocholt is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bocholt?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bocholt station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bocholt bus station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bocholt?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bocholt via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal and Wesel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bocholt?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bocholt is 175 km. The road distance is 169.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bocholt without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €40 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rotterdam to Bocholt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bocholt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bocholt train from?

Rotterdam to Bocholt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bocholt?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bocholt is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €40 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €50 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bocholt bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Bocholt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bocholt train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bocholt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bocholt?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bocholt is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Rotterdam to Bocholt.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Bocholt?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Bocholt?

Book your Rotterdam to Bocholt bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bocholt?

There are 473+ hotels available in Bocholt.

Rotterdam to Bocholt - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bocholt by train, bus, or car

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 Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Aalten
3h 27m
€40–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bocholt bus stationN69
4h 45m
€16–50
Drive 169.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bocholt169.2 km
1h 58m
€31–44
Train via Wesel
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to WeselRe
3h 50m
€41–53
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to AaltenStoptrein RS32
4h 5m
€37–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-ReesRe
3. Take the bus from Rees Empel Bf to Bocholt, Bustreff61
4h 27m
€36–42

Rotterdam to Bocholt by train and bus

184Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.3 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bocholt, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bocholt, St. Georg-Gymnasium via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal, Aalten, and Aalten, Station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bocholt bus station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 4h 45m.

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