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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Annen is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Annen is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Annen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Annen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Witten Witten-Annen via Witten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Annen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Annen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Witten Witten-Annen via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Annen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Annen is 263 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Annen without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 3h 54m and costs €29 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Rotterdam to Annen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Annen bus from?

Rotterdam to Annen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Annen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Annen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Annen is to train via Duisburg which takes 3h 54m and costs €29 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Annen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Annen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Annen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Annen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Annen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Annen is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Rotterdam to Annen.

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

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Train via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
3h 54m
€29–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central stationbus N885 / ...
4h 40m
€24–38
Drive 248.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Annencar 248.3 km
2h 35m
€45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
3h 41m
€146–373
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Dortmund Hbftrain Nightjet
4h 36m
€30–158
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hagen Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
6h 8m
€43–94

Rotterdam to Annen by train

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Distance: 262.7 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Annen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Witten Witten-Annen via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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