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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kempen is to bus which costs €14 - €29 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kempen is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kempen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Kempen Am Gymnasium via Venlo Station and Wachtendonk Wankum Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kempen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kempen Bahnhof via Breda, Eindhoven, Venlo, Viersen Bahnhof and Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kempen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kempen is 205 km. The road distance is 174 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kempen without a car is to train via Eindhoven which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Rotterdam to Kempen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kempen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kempen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kempen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kempen is to train via Eindhoven which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €29 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kempen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kempen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venlo Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kempen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kempen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kempen is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Rotterdam to Kempen.

Where can I stay near Kempen?

There are 1114+ hotels available in Kempen.

Rotterdam to Kempen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kempen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Eindhoven
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlo
3h 51m
€41–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Venlo Station023 / ...
4h 45m
€14–29
Drive 174 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kempen174 km
2h 7m
€31–45
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kempen Bahnhof
3h 32m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlo
4. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Kerken Aldekerk Bahnhof
3h 59m
€33–71
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to VenloIntercity
5h 18m
€42–134

Rotterdam to Kempen by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 204.6 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kempen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kempen Bahnhof via Breda, Eindhoven, Venlo, Viersen, Viersen Bahnhof, and Krefeld Hbf in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Venlo Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–21 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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