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 €12 - €40 and takes 3h 47m.

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 29m and costs €18 - €26.

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 3h 47m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Olen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Olen is 130 km. The road distance is 101.6 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 12m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m 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.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Olen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Olen is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Olen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Olen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Olen is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Rotterdam to Olen.

Where can I stay near Olen?

There are 360+ hotels available in Olen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Olen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to HerentalsS33 / ...
2h 12m
€41–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Herentals Station afstaphalteX42 / ...
3h 47m
€12–36
Drive 101.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Olen101.6 km
1h 29m
€18–26
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to HerentalsS33 / ...
2h 50m
€18–63

Rotterdam to Olen by train and bus

95Weekly Services

2h 12mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.9 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Olen Dorp via Anvers-Central, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 10 in around 2h 12m. 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 3h 47m.

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