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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Diest is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Diest is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Diest?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Diest. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Diest via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Diest?

The distance between Rotterdam and Diest is 170 km. The road distance is 128 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Diest without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €17 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Rotterdam to Diest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Diest train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Diest?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Diest is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €17 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 40 bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Diest train arrive?

Rotterdam to Diest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Diest?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Diest is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Rotterdam to Diest.

Where can I stay near Diest?

There are 432+ hotels available in Diest.

Rotterdam to Diest - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 40 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Diest by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain Ic
1h 57m
€18–83
Bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 11 to Diest Atheneumbus 40
3h 10m
€21–41
Drive 128 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Diestcar 128 km
1h 48m
€23–33

Rotterdam to Diest by train

342Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.8 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Diest, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Diest via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Diest Atheneum via Brussels Zaventem Airport, Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Louvain, and Leuven Station perron 11 in around 3h 10m.

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