There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhavenbus 355
5h 1m€35–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus 075
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhavenbus 355
5h 20m€26–40Drive 246.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Lauwersoog, Veerhavencar 246.3 km
2h 51m€46–66Train, bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhavenbus 355
5h 10m€41–90Train
- Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain Intercity
5h 24m€39–67
Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Lauwersoog, Veerhaven via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Winsum via Gouda and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Lauwersmeer is 281 km. The road distance is 246.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lauwersmeer, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Rotterdam to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leeuwarden, and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Rotterdam to Lauwersmeer.
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