There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain Intercity
4h 8m€31–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Stadskanaal, Maarsdreefbus 312
5h 26m€27–44Drive 238 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Stadskanaalcar 238 km
2h 59m€44–63Train, line 74 bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain
- Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Stadskanaal, Busstationbus 74 / ...
4h 16m€37–59
Rotterdam to Stadskanaal by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Assen via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Stadskanaal is 255 km. The road distance is 238 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Stadskanaal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam to Stadskanaal train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Stadskanaal, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal, Maarsdreef via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- 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 Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Stadskanaal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Rotterdam to Stadskanaal train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Stadskanaal is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Rotterdam to Stadskanaal.
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