There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Nordhorn 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
best- Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain Intercity
4h 9m€48–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschedebus 1324 / ...
6h 8m€28–48Drive 210.2 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Nordhorncar 210.2 km
2h 29m€44–64Train via Zwolle
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Coevordentrain
- Take the train from Coevorden to Nordhorntrain Rb
4h 24m€82–153Train via Amersfoort
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Intercity direct
- Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Bad Bentheimtrain Ice
4h 36m€52–99
Rotterdam to Nordhorn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Nordhorn is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Nordhorn is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Nordhorn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Nordhorn Bahnhof via Enschede, Centraal Station and Bad Bentheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Nordhorn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Nordhorn via Gouda, Hengelo and Bad Bentheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Nordhorn is 230 km. The road distance is 210.2 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Nordhorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rotterdam to Nordhorn, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Nordhorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Nordhorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Nordhorn is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Nordhorn, Germany?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Hengelo hourly. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschede 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amersfoort Centraal to Bad Bentheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Coevorden
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- +49 5921 80330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG
Train from Coevorden to Nordhorn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Schedules at
- Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoVolta
Train from Amersfoort Centraal to Bad Bentheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- GoVolta
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Nordhorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Rotterdam to Nordhorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Nordhorn is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Rotterdam to Nordhorn.
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