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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Geilenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Geilenkirchen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Geilenkirchen is 203 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen without a car is to train and bus via Eindhoven which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen train from?

Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Geilenkirchen?

There are 951+ hotels available in Geilenkirchen.

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

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

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Train, bus via Eindhoven
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Sittardtrain
4. Take the bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strassebus Sb3
3h 19m
€41–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermondbus 268
3h 58m
€21–45
Drive 185.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchencar 185.4 km
2h 24m
€33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Sittardtrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strassebus Sb3
3h 25m
€36–39
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
3h 45m
€75–210

Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen by train and bus

220Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.8 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Geilenkirchen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermond once daily. Tickets cost €12–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Geilenkirchen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf in around 3h 45m.

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