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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Olen is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Olen is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Olen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Olen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Olen Dorp via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 and Herentals Station perron 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Olen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Olen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Herentals via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Olen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Olen is 130 km. The road distance is 105.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Olen without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €18 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Rotterdam to Olen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Olen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Olen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Olen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Olen is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €18 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Olen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Olen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Olen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Olen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Olen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Olen is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Rotterdam to Olen.

Where can I stay near Olen?

There are 370+ hotels available in Olen.

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Olen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Herentalstrain S33 / ...
2h 15m
€18–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Herentals Station afstaphaltebus X42 / ...
4h 7m
€14–21
Drive 105.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Olencar 105.2 km
1h 25m
€19–27

Rotterdam to Olen by train and bus

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Distance: 129.8 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Olen Dorp via Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 10 in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Olen Dorp via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2, Herentals Station afstaphalte, and Herentals Station perron 10 in around 4h 7m.

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