What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Den Helder?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Den Helder via Schiphol Airport Train Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Den Helder?

The distance between Rotterdam and Den Helder is 142 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Den Helder without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder without a car is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 2h 10m and costs €26 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Den Helder train from?

Rotterdam to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Den Helder?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 2h 10m and costs €26 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Den Helder train arrive?

Rotterdam to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Den Helder?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Den Helder is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Rotterdam to Den Helder.

Where can I stay near Den Helder?

There are 2038+ hotels available in Den Helder.

Rotterdam to Den Helder - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Den Helder by train, bus, or car

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Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain Intercity
2h 10m
€26–79
Drive 139.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Den Heldercar 139.1 km
1h 47m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Hoorn, Stationbus 314 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hoorn, Station to Den Helder, Stationbus 135
4h
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain Intercity
2h 54m
€28–88

Rotterdam to Den Helder by train

272Weekly Trains

2h 10mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.9 km
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Den Helder, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Den Helder via Schiphol Airport Train Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Den Helder, Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Hoorn, Station in around 4h.

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