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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Dorsten is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs €11 - €20 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Dorsten is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Dorsten?

The distance between Rotterdam and Dorsten is 253 km. The road distance is 200.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dorsten without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €13 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Rotterdam to Dorsten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dorsten train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Dorsten?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dorsten is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €13 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Dorsten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Dorsten?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Dorsten is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rotterdam to Dorsten.

Where can I stay near Dorsten?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Dorsten.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
3h 55m
€13–35
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
4h 29m
€12–19
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
4h 22m
€42–120
Drive 200.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dorsten200.9 km
2h 15m
€36–52
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dorsten Bf
3h 31m
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to WeselRe / ...
4h 50m
€39–47

Rotterdam to Dorsten by bus and train

27Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.5 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dorsten Bf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 22m.

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