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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Makkum is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Makkum is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Makkum?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Makkum. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Heerenveen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Makkum?

The distance between Rotterdam and Makkum is 199 km. The road distance is 174.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Makkum without a car is to train and bus via Amsterdam which takes 4h 9m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rotterdam to Makkum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Makkum bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Makkum?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Makkum is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Makkum bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Makkum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Makkum?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Makkum is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Rotterdam to Makkum.

Where can I stay near Makkum?

There are 691+ hotels available in Makkum.

Rotterdam to Makkum - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Makkum 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 via Amsterdam
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk350
4h 9m
€50–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveen075
3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan390
5h 42m
€23–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to AlkmaarSprinter
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk350
4h 44m
€35–43
Drive 174.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Makkum174.4 km
2h 1m
€31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Gouda to LeeuwardenIntercity
5h 6m
€43–136

Rotterdam to Makkum by train and bus

96Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.6 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 5h 42m.

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