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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Geleen is to bus which costs €15 - €29 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Geleen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Geleen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Geleen-Lutterade via Breda, Eindhoven and Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Geleen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Geleen is 185 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Geleen without a car is to train via Eindhoven which takes 2h 41m and costs €20 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Rotterdam to Geleen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Geleen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Geleen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Geleen is to train via Eindhoven which takes 2h 41m and costs €20 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €29 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Geleen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Geleen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Geleen is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Rotterdam to Geleen.

Where can I stay near Geleen?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Geleen.

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

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

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 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
2h 41m
€20–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermondbus 268
3h 14m
€15–29
Drive 170.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Geleencar 170.7 km
2h 17m
€31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Sittardtrain Intercity
3h 45m
€31–68

Rotterdam to Geleen by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.6 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Geleen-Lutterade via Breda, Eindhoven, and Sittard in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermond once daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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