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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Drachten is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Drachten is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Drachten?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Drachten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Drachten, Noorderbuurt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Drachten?

The distance between Rotterdam and Drachten is 230 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Drachten without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Rotterdam to Drachten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Drachten bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Drachten?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Drachten is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Drachten bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Drachten?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Drachten is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Rotterdam to Drachten.

Where can I stay near Drachten?

There are 630+ hotels available in Drachten.

Rotterdam to Drachten - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Heerenveentrain Intercity
3h 40m
€40–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
4h 59m
€17–43
Drive 210.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Drachtencar 210.3 km
2h 23m
€37–53
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Heerenveentrain
3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Drachten, Ringwegbus 20
4h 23m
€45–131

Rotterdam to Drachten by train and bus

107Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Drachten, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Heerenveen hourly. Tickets cost €29–100 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Drachten, Noorderbuurt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 4h 59m.

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