There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde by train, bus, or car
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Train via Utrecht
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Varsseveldtrain
3h 3m€26–46Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschedebus 1324
- Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Lichtenvoorde, Twenteroutebus 74
5h 16m€31–41Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoordecar 163.1 km
1h 53m€30–43Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Varsseveldtrain Stoptrein RS32
3h 48m€32–50
Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde is to train via Utrecht which costs €26 - €50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Lichtenvoorde. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Lichtenvoorde, Twenteroute via Enschede, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Varsseveld via Utrecht Centraal and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Lichtenvoorde is 167 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 3m and costs €26 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 3m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lichtenvoorde, Twenteroute via Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal, Varsseveld, and Varsseveld, Station in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lichtenvoorde, Twenteroute via Enschede and Enschede, Centraal Station in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Lichtenvoorde.
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