There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Zeist by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Driebergen-Zeisttrain Sprinter / ...
55 min€6–15Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Zeist66.8 km
1h 5m€5Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 388
2h 12m€15–20Drive 66.9 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Zeistcar 66.9 km
50 min€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Zeisttaxi 66.9 km
50 min€180–220
Rotterdam to Zeist by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zeist is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Zeist is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Zeist. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom and arriving at Zeist, Griftlaan via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Zeist. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Driebergen-Zeist via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Rotterdam and Zeist is 67 km. The road distance is 66.9 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zeist without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €5 - €16.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Rotterdam to Zeist, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Zeist bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom station.
Rotterdam to Zeist train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zeist is to train which takes 55 min and costs €5 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zeist, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Driebergen-Zeist via Utrecht Centraal in around 55 min. Alternatively, Qbuzz B.V. operates a bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde hourly. Tickets cost €12–16 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- 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
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Driebergen-Zeist
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rotterdam to Zeist
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Zeist bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde station.
Rotterdam to Zeist train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Zeist is 67 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Rotterdam to Zeist.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam and Zeist. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.