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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain train Intercity
    4h 8m
    €32–60

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N44 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Stadskanaal, Maarsdreefbus bus 312 / ...
    5h 16m
    €30–52

  3. Drive 238 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Stadskanaalcar car 238 km
    2h 59m
    €43–62

  4. Train, line 74 bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    2. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Stadskanaal, Busstationbus bus 74 / ...
    4h 24m
    €42–68

  5. Train, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Assen, Station to Stadskanaal, Busstationbus bus 24
    4h 45m
    €46–83

Rotterdam to Stadskanaal by train and bus

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 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 16m.

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