There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Veenhuizen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain Intercity
4h 8m€31–55Bus, line 84 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 813 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44 / ...
- Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Veenhuizen, Kerklaanbus 84
5h 23m€25–38Drive 214.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Veenhuizencar 214.3 km
2h 37m€45–65Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain Thalys
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain Intercity
4h 9m€37–83
Rotterdam to Veenhuizen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Veenhuizen is to bus and line 84 bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Veenhuizen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Veenhuizen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Veenhuizen, Kerklaan via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Veenhuizen. 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 Veenhuizen is 255 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Veenhuizen without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Rotterdam to Veenhuizen, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Veenhuizen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Veenhuizen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Veenhuizen is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 84 bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Veenhuizen, Drenthe, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Veenhuizen, Kerklaan via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- 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
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €26–40
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Veenhuizen, Kerklaan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Veenhuizen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Rotterdam to Veenhuizen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Veenhuizen is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Rotterdam to Veenhuizen.
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