The average train between Harlingen and Rotterdam takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Harlingen to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Harlingen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlingen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeuwarden and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harlingen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harlingen station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Harlingen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Leeuwarden station.
Harlingen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Harlingen to Rotterdam train tickets online with Arriva NL and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Harlingen and Rotterdam is 153.2 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.