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How to get fromRotterdam to Frieslandby train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    3h 16m
    €26–55

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus bus N44
    4h 26m
    €24–40

  3. Drive 205.7 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leeuwardencar car 205.7 km
    2h 22m
    €37–53

  4. Train via Amsterdam

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train Intercity direct / ...
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    3h 19m
    €29–66

  5. Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    3h 24m
    €32–76

Rotterdam to Friesland by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 4h 26m.

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