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

The cheapest way to get from Drachten to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drachten to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Drachten and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Drachten to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Drachten, Noorderbuurt and arriving at Rotterdam via Drachten and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Drachten and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Drachten to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Heerenveen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Drachten to Rotterdam?

The distance between Drachten and Rotterdam is 230 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Drachten to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €27 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Drachten to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drachten to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Drachten to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Drachten to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Drachten to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Drachten to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Drachten to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Drachten to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Drachten to Rotterdam is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Drachten to Rotterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Drachten to Rotterdam?

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Drachten to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 20 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerenveen to Goudatrain Intercity
3h 30m
€28–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 42m
€20–35
Drive 208.4 km
1. Drive from Drachten to Rotterdamcar 208.4 km
2h 26m
€38–54
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drachten, Ringweg to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 20
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 4m
€31–69
Line 20 bus, train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
1. Take the bus from Drachten, Ringweg to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 20
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 44m
€35–80

Drachten to Rotterdam by bus and train

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Distance: 229.6 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerenveen to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drachten, Noorderbuurt to Rotterdam via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 4h 42m.

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