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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Friesland is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Friesland is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Friesland?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Friesland?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Friesland. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Leeuwarden via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Friesland?

The distance between Rotterdam and Friesland is 236 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Friesland without a car is to train via Zwolle which takes 2h 52m and costs €25 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Rotterdam to Friesland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Friesland bus from?

Rotterdam to Friesland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Friesland train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Friesland?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Friesland is to train via Zwolle which takes 2h 52m and costs €25 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Friesland bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Friesland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Friesland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Friesland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Friesland is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rotterdam to Friesland.

Where can I stay near Friesland?

There are 487+ hotels available in Friesland.

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

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

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Train via Zwolle
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain Intercity / ...
2h 52m
€26–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
4h 30m
€21–37
Drive 205.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leeuwardencar 205.7 km
2h 22m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
3h 21m
€28–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
4h 34m
€32–54

Rotterdam to Friesland by train

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Distance: 236.1 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leeuwarden via Zwolle in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 4h 30m.

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