How to travel from Enschede to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Enschede and Rotterdam is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Enschede to Rotterdam by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RotterdamEnschede if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Amersfoort Centraal and then to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enschede and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Enschede to Rotterdam by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Enschede and Rotterdam is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Enschede and Rotterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enschede to Rotterdam is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Enschede and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Enschede and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Enschede to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amersfoort Centraal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Dutch Railways and Blauwnet run train services between Enschede and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Enschede and Rotterdam. We recommend that you drive to Rotterdam. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enschede to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Amersfoort Centraal and then to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Enschede and Rotterdam. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Enschede to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Enschede and Rotterdam

Transport options from Enschede to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€32($32)
every 30 mins195km (121 miles)
Train via Zwolle2h 40m
€20($20)
every 30 mins210km (130 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€41($41)
on demand198km (123 miles)

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Airports near Rotterdam

The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam