What is the cheapest way to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen?

The cheapest way to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen?

The fastest way to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Vlaardingen and Frechen?

No, there is no direct train from Vlaardingen to Frechen. However, there are services departing from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Oost and arriving at Köln Weiden West via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Vlaardingen to Frechen?

The distance between Vlaardingen and Frechen is 291 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.

How do I travel from Vlaardingen to Frechen without a car?

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €45 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vlaardingen to Frechen train from?

Vlaardingen to Frechen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Vlaardingen to Frechen?

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Vlaardingen to Frechen train arrive?

Vlaardingen to Frechen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Vlaardingen to Frechen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vlaardingen to Frechen is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Vlaardingen to Frechen.

Where can I stay near Frechen?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Frechen.

Vlaardingen to Frechen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Vlaardingen to Frechen 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 Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 27m
€49–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
5h 46m
€19–37
Drive 245.6 km
1. Drive from Vlaardingen to Frechencar 245.6 km
2h 52m
€44–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 388
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
6h
€51–150
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Pulheim Bftrain Rb27 / ...
6h 19m
€54–171

Vlaardingen to Frechen by subway and train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.4 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Vlaardingen, Netherlands and Frechen, Germany?

You can take a subway from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Oost to Köln Weiden West via Rotterdam, Alexander, Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–24 and the journey takes 3h 10m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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