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

The cheapest way to get from Varel to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varel to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Varel and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Varel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Varel Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Altstadt, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Varel to Rotterdam?

The distance between Varel and Rotterdam is 422 km. The road distance is 351.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Varel to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Varel to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varel to Rotterdam train from?

Varel to Rotterdam train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Varel Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Varel to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Varel to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Varel to Rotterdam train arrive?

Varel to Rotterdam train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Osnabrück Altstadt station.

Can I drive from Varel to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Varel to Rotterdam is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Varel to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Varel to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Varel Bahnhof to Osnabrück Altstadttrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Altstadt to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h
€65–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386
6h 41m
€29–53
Drive 351.8 km
1. Drive from Varel to Rotterdamcar 351.8 km
4h
€63–90
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
5h 27m

Varel to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 422.2 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Varel Bahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Altstadt, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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