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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Dessel is to train and line 45 bus and line 47 bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Dessel is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €18 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Dessel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Dessel Markt via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Warande perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Dessel?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Mol via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Dessel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Dessel is 152 km. The road distance is 100.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dessel without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €20 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Rotterdam to Dessel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dessel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dessel train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Dessel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dessel is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €20 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Dessel bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Dessel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Dessel train arrive?

Rotterdam to Dessel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Dessel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Dessel is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Rotterdam to Dessel.

Where can I stay near Dessel?

There are 420+ hotels available in Dessel.

Rotterdam to Dessel - 5 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, and line 47 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Dessel by train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Moltrain S33 / ...
2h 21m
€21–65
Train, line 45 bus, line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Tilburgtrain
2. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Station perron 4bus 45
3. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 2 to Dessel Marktbus 47 / ...
3h 1m
€13–22
Drive 100.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Desselcar 100.4 km
1h 25m
€18–26
Train, bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Noorderkempentrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Brecht Station Noorderkempen per 1 to Turnhout Station perron 3bus 43b
3. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 2 to Dessel Marktbus 47 / ...
3h 9m
€15–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
4h 9m
€14–20

Rotterdam to Dessel by train and bus

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Distance: 152.1 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Dessel, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dessel Markt via Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, Mol, and Mol Station perron 4 in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dessel Markt via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, and Turnhout Warande perron 3 in around 4h 9m.

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