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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Drenthe is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Drenthe is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Drenthe?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Drenthe. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Assen, Triade via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Drenthe?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Drenthe. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Assen via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Drenthe?

The distance between Rotterdam and Drenthe is 219 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Drenthe without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Rotterdam to Drenthe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Drenthe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Drenthe train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Drenthe?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Drenthe is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Drenthe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Drenthe train arrive?

Rotterdam to Drenthe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Drenthe?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Drenthe is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rotterdam to Drenthe.

Where can I stay near Drenthe?

There are 807+ hotels available in Drenthe.

Rotterdam to Drenthe - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Drenthe by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to AssenIntercity
2h 49m
€36–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to DrachtenN44 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Assen, Triade380
5h 15m
€21–46
Drive 217.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Assen217.8 km
2h 33m
€39–56

Rotterdam to Drenthe by train

141Weekly Trains

2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.3 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €30–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Assen, Triade via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 5h 15m.

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