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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Geleen is to train which costs €20 - €50 and takes 2h 17m.

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 bus between Rotterdam and Geleen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via [Eindhoven Centraal] Taxistandplaats, Kennedyplein and Sittard, Station Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

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 Tilburg, Eindhoven and Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

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 17m and costs €20 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Rotterdam to Geleen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Geleen bus from?

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

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 17m and costs €20 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Geleen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Geleen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Geleen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Tilburg 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 1496+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Sittardtrain Intercity
2h 17m
€21–49
Train via Tilburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
2. Take the train from Tilburg to Eindhoventrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Sittardtrain
2h 39m
€19–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from [Eindhoven Centraal] Taxistandplaats, Kennedyplein to [Sittard] Achterzijde station, P&R Q-park Geerwegbus Snelbus ipv trein
4h 7m
Drive 170.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Geleencar 170.7 km
2h 17m
€31–45

Rotterdam to Geleen by train and bus

370Weekly Services

2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.4 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Eindhoven Station, [Eindhoven Centraal] Taxistandplaats, Kennedyplein, [Sittard] Achterzijde station, P&R Q-park Geerweg, and Sittard, Station Sittard in around 4h 7m.

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