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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Elst is to bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Elst is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Elst?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Elst. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Elst, Dorpsstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Arnhem, Centraal Station [ J ]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Elst?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Elst. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Elst via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Elst?

The distance between Rotterdam and Elst is 141 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Elst without a car is to train via Breda which takes 2h 26m and costs €22 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Rotterdam to Elst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Elst bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Elst train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Elst?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Elst is to train via Breda which takes 2h 26m and costs €22 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Elst bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Elst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Elst?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Elst is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Rotterdam to Elst.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Elst?

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Rotterdam to Elst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Breda
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to BredaIntercity / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to ElstSprinter
2h 26m
€22–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Arnhem Central StationN69 / ...
4h 23m
€12–31
Drive 104.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Elst104.3 km
1h 17m
€19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Dordrecht to ElstSprinter
2h 52m
€25–74

Rotterdam to Elst by train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.6 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Elst via Breda in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Elst, Dorpsstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Arnhem Central Station, and Arnhem, Centraal Station [ J ] in around 4h 23m.

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