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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Workum is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Workum is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Workum?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Workum. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Workum, Hearewei via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, Busstation and Bolsward, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Workum?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Workum. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Workum via Gouda and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Workum?

The distance between Rotterdam and Workum is 273 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Workum without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Rotterdam to Workum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Workum bus from?

Rotterdam to Workum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Workum train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Workum?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Workum is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Workum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Workum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Workum?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Workum is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rotterdam to Workum.

Where can I stay near Workum?

There are 735+ hotels available in Workum.

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

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

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 LeeuwardenIntercity
4h 24m
€44–142
Bus
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 Bolsward, Busstation390 / ...
5h 35m
€23–50
Drive 185.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Workum185.1 km
2h 15m
€33–48
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Enkhuizen
3. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavoren
4h 53m
€54–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuid
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Heerenveen
3. Take the bus from Sneek, Busstation to Workum, Hearewei44
5h 41m
€56–128

Rotterdam to Workum by train

121Weekly Trains

4h 24mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Workum, Hearewei via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, Busstation, and Bolsward, Busstation in around 5h 35m.

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