What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ter Apel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Ter Apel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Ter Apel, Centrum via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Emmen, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ter Apel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ter Apel is 234 km. The road distance is 232.7 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Ter Apel without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ter Apel bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ter Apel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ter Apel bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Ter Apel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ter Apel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Ter Apel is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Rotterdam to Ter Apel.

Where can I stay near Ter Apel?

There are 509+ hotels available in Ter Apel.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ter Apel 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
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Zwolletrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain Sneltrein RE20 / ...
3h 45m
€46–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus 300
5h 38m
€28–50
Drive 232.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Ter Apelcar 232.7 km
2h 50m
€41–59
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain
3h 59m
€50–76

Rotterdam to Ter Apel by train and bus

236Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.4 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Ter Apel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ter Apel, Korenakker via Gouda, Zwolle, Emmen, and Emmen, Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ter Apel, Centrum via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Emmen, Station in around 5h 38m.

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