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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Velen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Velen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Velen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Velen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Velen, Schloss via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Borken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Velen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Velen is 264 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Velen without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €28 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Rotterdam to Velen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Velen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Velen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Velen is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €28 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Velen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Velen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Velen is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Rotterdam to Velen.

Where can I stay near Velen?

There are 314+ hotels available in Velen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Velen 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Coesfeld, Bahnhoftrain
4h 51m
€29–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Borken train stationbus N69
5h 34m
€19–34
Drive 200.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Velencar 200.4 km
2h 14m
€36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Aaltentrain
3. Take the bus from Bocholt, Bustreff to Velen, Schlossbus R51
6h 12m

Rotterdam to Velen by train and bus

191Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Velen.

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Distance: 263.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Velen, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Velen, Schloss via Utrecht Centraal, Enschede, Coesfeld, Bahnhof, and Coesfeld, Bahnhof in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Velen, Schloss via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Borken train station, and Borken, Bahnhof in around 5h 34m.

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