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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Dorsten is to train which costs €20 - €55 and takes 4h 1m.

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 13m 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 Bottrop Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Dorsten?

The distance between Rotterdam and Dorsten is 230 km. The road distance is 202.2 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 train which takes 4h 1m and costs €20 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 train which takes 4h 1m and costs €20 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.

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 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Rotterdam to Dorsten.

Where can I stay near Dorsten?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Dorsten.

Rotterdam to Dorsten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Dorsten by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 1m
€20–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Duisburg central train stationbus N885 / ...
2. Take the bus from OB Sterkrade Bf. to Dorsten Alter Friedhofbus X42
4h 28m
Drive 202.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dorstencar 202.2 km
2h 13m
€36–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dorsten Bftrain
3h 33m
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Re / ...
4h 44m
€51–90

Rotterdam to Dorsten by train

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Distance: 229.8 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dorsten Bf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Bottrop Hbf in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dorsten Alter Friedhof via Duisburg central train station, Duisburg Hbf, Oberhausen-Sterkrade, and OB Sterkrade Bf. in around 4h 28m.

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