The average train between Rotterdam and Harlingen takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Harlingen. 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 Rotterdam and Harlingen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Harlingen at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Harlingen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Harlingen station via Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Rotterdam to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Rotterdam to Harlingen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Rotterdam and Harlingen is 153.2 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.