The average train between Rotterdam and Den Helder takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Den Helder. 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Den Helder. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Den Helder at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Den Helder station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Rotterdam to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Den Helder station.
Book your Rotterdam to Den Helder train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Den Helder is 116.9 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Den Helder via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 2h 9m.