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

The cheapest way to get from Harlingen to Rotterdam is to train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 3h 49m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Harlingen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Harlingen station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harlingen, Station and arriving at Rotterdam via Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk, Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Harlingen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Harlingen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harlingen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Leeuwarden and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Harlingen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Harlingen and Rotterdam is 261 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Harlingen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Harlingen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harlingen to Rotterdam bus from?

Harlingen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Harlingen, Station.

Where do I catch the Harlingen to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Harlingen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Harlingen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can line 71 bus and bus and line 129 bus and line 103 bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Harlingen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Harlingen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk station.

Where does the Harlingen to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harlingen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlingen to Rotterdam is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Harlingen to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Harlingen to Rotterdam?

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Harlingen to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, line 71 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Harlingen to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Goudatrain Intercity
3h 49m
€32–65
Line 71 bus, bus, line 129 bus, line 103 bus
1. Take the bus from Harlingen, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus 71
2. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Purmerend, Trampleinbus 129
4. Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus 103
5. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus
5h 46m
€35–50
Drive 179.9 km
1. Drive from Harlingen to Rotterdamcar 179.9 km
2h 3m
€33–47
Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
4h 14m
€45–87

Harlingen to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 260.9 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlingen, Station to Rotterdam via Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk, Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 5h 46m.

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