What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to De Efteling?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to De Efteling is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to De Efteling?

The fastest way to get from Reading to De Efteling is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €150 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and De Efteling?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at De Efteling via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and De Efteling?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Tilburg via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to De Efteling?

The distance between Reading and De Efteling is 651 km.

How do I travel from Reading to De Efteling without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to De Efteling without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 2m and costs €170 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Reading to De Efteling?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Reading to De Efteling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to De Efteling bus from?

Reading to De Efteling bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to De Efteling train from?

Reading to De Efteling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to De Efteling?

The best way to get from Reading to De Efteling is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 2m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Reading to De Efteling bus arrive?

Reading to De Efteling bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and De Efteling?

De Efteling is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 7:24 AM in Reading and 8:24 AM in De Efteling.

Where does the Reading to De Efteling train arrive?

Reading to De Efteling train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near De Efteling?

There are 764+ hotels available in De Efteling.

Reading to De Efteling - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 13 ways to get from Reading to De Efteling by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
7h 2m
€171–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerpbus
4. Take the bus from Antwerp to De Eftelingbus 811
13h 57m
€69–109
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to De Eftelingcar
5h 28m
€217–256
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
5h 26m
€151–475
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
7h 53m
€93–290
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
10h 41m
€113–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to De Eftelingcar
6h 37m
€106–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bredatrain
6h 35m
€101–356
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train, line 301 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Tilburgtrain
4. Take the bus from Tilburg, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Eftelingbus
6h 51m
€85–329
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
6h 31m
€110–368
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
6h 49m
€168–507
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
7h 22m
€115–336
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Tilburgtrain
8h 28m
€139–348

Reading to De Efteling by train, subway, bus, and foot

100Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 650.8 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Reading, England and De Efteling, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Reading to De Efteling via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to De Efteling via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Antwerp, and De Efteling in around 13h 57m.

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