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 €23 - €45 and takes 6h.

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 station to Velen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Velen, Schloss via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Borken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Velen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Velen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Coesfeld(Westf) via Utrecht Centraal and Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Velen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Velen is 263 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 44m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Velen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Velen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Velen is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Velen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Velen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Velen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Velen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal 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 333+ hotels available in Velen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Velen by train, bus, or car

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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(Westf)train Re
4h 44m
€30–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Borken train stationbus N69
6h
€23–41
Drive 200.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Velencar 200.4 km
2h 14m
€37–53
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Borken, Bahnhoftrain
5h 36m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-Reestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Bocholt, Bustreff to Velen, Schlossbus R51
6h 14m

Rotterdam to Velen by train and bus

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Distance: 263.5 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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(Westf), and Coesfeld, Bahnhof in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Velen, Schloss via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Borken train station, and Borken, Bahnhof in around 6h.

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