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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lanaken is to bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lanaken is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lanaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Lanaken. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Lanaken Gemeentehuis via Eindhoven Station and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lanaken?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lanaken is 213 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lanaken without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs €20 - €90.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lanaken bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Lanaken?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lanaken is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €16 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €37 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lanaken bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lanaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lanaken is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Rotterdam to Lanaken.

Where can I stay near Lanaken?

There are 1498+ hotels available in Lanaken.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lanaken 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Lanaken Cultureel Centrumbus 20b
3h 3m
€21–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831 / ...
4h 19m
€16–27
Drive 170.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lanakencar 170.6 km
2h 13m
€30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
3h 22m
€36

Rotterdam to Lanaken by train and bus

338Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.3 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lanaken, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lanaken Gemeentehuis via Eindhoven Station, Maastricht, and Maastricht Station perron D in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Maastricht hourly. Tickets cost €34 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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