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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Veendam is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Veendam is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Veendam?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Veendam. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Veendam, van Stolbergweg via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Gieten, P+R Gieten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Veendam?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Veendam. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Veendam via Gouda and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Veendam?

The distance between Rotterdam and Veendam is 275 km. The road distance is 244 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Veendam without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Rotterdam to Veendam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Veendam bus from?

Rotterdam to Veendam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Veendam train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Veendam?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Veendam is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Veendam bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Veendam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Veendam train arrive?

Rotterdam to Veendam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Veendam?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Veendam is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Rotterdam to Veendam.

Where can I stay near Veendam?

There are 532+ hotels available in Veendam.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Veendam 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 Groningentrain Intercity
4h 4m
€34–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
4h 35m
€25–39
Drive 244 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Veendamcar 244 km
2h 51m
€43–62
Bus via Amsterdam
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
5h 48m
€25–46

Rotterdam to Veendam by train

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Distance: 275.5 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €24–60 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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