What is the cheapest way to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ter Apel and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Ter Apel to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Ter Apel, Centrum and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Emmen, Station and Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ter Apel and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Ter Apel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Emmen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Zwolle and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Ter Apel to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ter Apel and Rotterdam is 235 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.

How do I travel from Ter Apel to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ter Apel to Rotterdam bus from?

Ter Apel to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Emmen, Station.

Where do I catch the Ter Apel to Rotterdam train from?

Ter Apel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Emmen station.

Train or bus from Ter Apel to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Ter Apel to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Ter Apel to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ.

Where does the Ter Apel to Rotterdam train arrive?

Ter Apel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Ter Apel to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Ter Apel to Rotterdam is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Ter Apel to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 842+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ter Apel to Rotterdam by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Emmen to Zwolletrain Stoptrein RS20 / ...
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Goudatrain Intercity
3h 40m
€35–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386 / ...
6h 5m
€32–51
Drive 230.9 km
1. Drive from Ter Apel to Rotterdamcar 230.9 km
2h 56m
€42–60
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Emmen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 53m
€35–61

Ter Apel to Rotterdam by bus and train

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Distance: 234.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Ter Apel, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Ter Apel, Centrum to Rotterdam Centraal via Emmen, Station uitstaphalte, Emmen, Zwolle, and Gouda in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ter Apel, Centrum to Rotterdam Central Station via Emmen, Station, Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ, and Groningen central station in around 6h 5m.

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