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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Tongeren is to train which costs €35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Tongeren is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Tongres via Anvers-Central and Aarschot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Tongeren?

The distance between Rotterdam and Tongeren is 196 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Tongeren without a car is to train via Aarschot which takes 2h 44m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Rotterdam to Tongeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Tongeren train from?

Rotterdam to Tongeren train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Tongeren?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Tongeren is to train via Aarschot which takes 2h 44m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Tongeren train arrive?

Rotterdam to Tongeren train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Tongeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Tongeren is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Rotterdam to Tongeren.

Where can I stay near Tongeren?

There are 1392+ hotels available in Tongeren.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Tongeren 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 via Aarschot
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to AarschotIc / ...
3. Take the train from Aarschot to TongresIc / ...
2h 44m
€45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Liège GuilleminsN760 / ...
4h 15m
€21–52
Drive 163.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Tongeren163.7 km
2h 9m
€30–42
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to HasseltL / ...
3h 51m
€24–74
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to MaastrichtIntercity
4h 51m
€34

Rotterdam to Tongeren by train

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2h 44mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.9 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tongres via Anvers-Central and Aarschot in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Liège Guillemins 4 times a week. Tickets cost €15–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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