What is the cheapest way to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bolsward and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolsward to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bolsward, Laag Bolwerk and arriving at Rotterdam via Leeuwarden and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bolsward and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bolsward to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Bolsward to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bolsward and Rotterdam is 265 km. The road distance is 180.8 km.

How do I travel from Bolsward to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolsward to Rotterdam bus from?

Bolsward to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeuwarden station.

Where do I catch the Bolsward to Rotterdam train from?

Bolsward to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.

Train or bus from Bolsward to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Bolsward to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bolsward to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Bolsward to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bolsward to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.

Can I drive from Bolsward to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolsward to Rotterdam is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Bolsward to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 831+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bolsward to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 99 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolsward to Rotterdam by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Goudatrain Intercity
4h 3m
€32–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 34m
€22–34
Drive 180.8 km
1. Drive from Bolsward to Rotterdamcar 180.8 km
2h 3m
€34–49
Line 99 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolsward, Gasthuissingel to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 99
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 8m
€32–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 47m
€28–49

Bolsward to Rotterdam by bus and train

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Distance: 264.6 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Bolsward, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolsward, Laag Bolwerk to Rotterdam via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Leeuwarden, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 4h 34m.

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