The average train between Varel and Rotterdam takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Varel 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 Varel and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Varel is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Varel to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Varel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Varel Bahnhof station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Osnabrück Hbf station, Hengelo station and Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Varel to Rotterdam train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Varel Bahnhof station.
Varel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Varel and Rotterdam is 296.1 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Varel Bahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 7m.