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

The cheapest way to get from Velen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Velen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Velen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Velen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Velen, Schloss and arriving at Rotterdam via Borken train station and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Velen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Velen and Rotterdam is 263 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Velen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Velen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Velen to Rotterdam bus from?

Velen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Borken train station.

Train or bus from Velen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Velen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Velen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Velen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Velen to Rotterdam is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Velen to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 837+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Velen to Rotterdam 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 Coesfeld, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain Rb51
2. Take the train from Enschede to Goudatrain Intercity
5h 7m
€36–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Borken train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N69
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 48m
€20–36
Drive 198.7 km
1. Drive from Velen to Rotterdamcar 198.7 km
2h 16m
€36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Velen, Schloss to Bocholt, Bustreffbus R51 / ...
2. Take the train from Aalten to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 29m
Bus, train via Rees
1. Take the bus from Velen, Schloss to Bocholt, Bustreffbus R51 / ...
2. Take the train from Empel-Rees to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 52m

Velen to Rotterdam by bus and train

115Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Velen to Rotterdam.

Launch map view

Distance: 263.3 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Velen, Ellinghaus to Rotterdam Centraal via Coesfeld, Bahnhof, Coesfeld, Bahnhof, Enschede, and Gouda in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Velen, Schloss to Rotterdam via Borken, Bahnhof, Borken train station, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 5h 48m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.