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 €17 - €40 and takes 3h 3m.

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 16m 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 40m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Geleen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Geleen is 186 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 which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m 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 which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 3h 3m.

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 16m to drive from Rotterdam to Geleen.

Where can I stay near Geleen?

There are 1476+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to EindhovenIntercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to SittardIntercity
2h 16m
€33–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermond268
3h 3m
€17–40
Drive 170.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Geleen170.7 km
2h 16m
€31–45
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Sittard
2h 40m
€34–74

Rotterdam to Geleen by train and bus

365Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.3 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Eindhoven, Sittard, and Sittard, Station Sittard in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Roermond 5 times a week. Tickets cost €11–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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