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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Terschelling is to bus and ferry which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Terschelling is to train and ferry which takes 5h 55m and costs €55 - €170.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Terschelling?

The distance between Rotterdam and Terschelling is 301 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Terschelling without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 55m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Rotterdam to Terschelling, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Terschelling?

There are 508+ hotels available in Terschelling.

Rotterdam to Terschelling - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Terschelling by train, ferry, or bus

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to LeeuwardenIntercity
2. Take the ferry from Harlingen to TerschellingHt-S / ...
5h 55m
€58–169
Bus, ferry
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 Harlingen, Havenplein99
4. Take the ferry from Harlingen to TerschellingHt
7h 54m
€40–80
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Heerenveen
3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Harlingen, Havenplein99
4. Take the ferry from Harlingen to TerschellingHt
7h 6m
€82–129

Rotterdam to Terschelling by train and ferry

41Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.8 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Terschelling, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Terschelling. However, you can take the train to Gouda, take the train to Leeuwarden, take the train to Harlingen Haven, walk to Harlingen, then take the ferry to Terschelling. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Terschelling via Schiphol Airport, Heerenveen, Heerenveen, Busstation, Harlingen, Havenplein, and Harlingen in around 7h 6m.

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