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How to get fromRotterdam to Drachtenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gouda to Heerenveentrain train Intercity
    3h 36m
    €28–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus bus N44
    4h 20m
    €20–36

  3. Drive 210.3 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Drachtencar car 210.3 km
    2h 23m
    €38–55

  4. Train, line 20 bus via Lelystad

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Heerenveentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Drachten, Ringwegbus bus 20
    4h 4m
    €32–74

  5. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schipholtrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Drachten, Ringwegbus bus 20
    4h 29m
    €35–74

Rotterdam to Drachten by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Heerenveen hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Drachten, Noorderbuurt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 4h 20m.

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