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

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

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 bus between Rotterdam and Geilenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse via [Eindhoven Centraal] Opgang Kruisstraattunnel Busplein and Sittard, Station Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Geilenkirchen is 313 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 via Brussels which takes 3h 12m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen bus from?

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

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 train via Brussels which takes 3h 12m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

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.

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

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

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

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

Train via Brussels
best
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 12m
€76–186
Drive 185.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Geilenkirchencar 185.4 km
2h 24m
€34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from [Eindhoven Centraal] Opgang Kruisstraattunnel Busplein to [Sittard] Achterzijde station, P&R Q-park Geerwegbus Snelbus ipv trein
4h 47m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain
3h 44m
€148–376
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Sittardtrain Intercity
4h 30m
€35–71

Rotterdam to Geilenkirchen by train

197Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.9 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Geilenkirchen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse via Eindhoven Station, [Eindhoven Centraal] Opgang Kruisstraattunnel Busplein, [Sittard] Achterzijde station, P&R Q-park Geerweg, and Sittard, Station Sittard in around 4h 47m.

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