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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kirkenes is to train and fly which costs kr 1800 - kr 4600 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kirkenes is to train and fly which takes 9h 24m and costs kr 1800 - kr 4600.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kirkenes?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Kirkenes. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kirkenes via Riga, Bus Station, Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I and Kiilopää. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kirkenes?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kirkenes is 2394 km. The road distance is 3097 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kirkenes without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs kr 7500 - kr 10000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Rotterdam to Kirkenes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kirkenes bus from?

Rotterdam to Kirkenes bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kirkenes bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kirkenes bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Rīgas SAO station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kirkenes?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kirkenes is 3097 km. It takes approximately 35h 28m to drive from Rotterdam to Kirkenes.

Where can I stay near Kirkenes?

There are 31+ hotels available in Kirkenes.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Kirkenes by train, plane, 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 to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Kirkenes Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane AMS - KKN
9h 24m
kr 1,817–4,518
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Kirkenes Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane BRU - KKN
11h 44m
kr 1,319–4,933
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
2. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus
3. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus
4. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus
2d 19h
kr 7,598–9,829
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Gouda to Enschedetrain
2. Take the bus from Enschede to Hanover central bus stationbus N81
3. Take the bus from Hanover to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Minsk Pas to Murmansktrain
5. Take the bus from Murmansk Bus station to Zapolyarnybus 211
6. Drive from Zapolyarny to Kirkenescar
3d 3h
kr 3,054–5,782
Drive 3,097 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kirkenescar 3,097 km
35h 28m
kr 6,458–9,328
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Ivalo, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ivalo (IVL)plane AMS - IVL
3. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenesbus
11h 31m
kr 6,262–9,948

Rotterdam to Kirkenes by bus

4Weekly Buses

2d 19hAverage Duration

kr 7,598Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,394.1 km
Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kirkenes, Norway?

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Kirkenes via Rīgas SAO, Riga, Bus Station, Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I, and Kiilopää in around 2d 19h.

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