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How to get from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn in Netherlands, take the E metro from Zuidplein station to 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Apeldoorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Apeldoorn
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal
    ID HA8732
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enschede
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Apeldoorn
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to Apeldoorn
    Walk to
    Apeldoorn
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via D, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Apeldoorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Apeldoorn
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    93 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enschede
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Apeldoorn
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Apeldoorn
    Walk to
    Apeldoorn
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Apeldoorn, Netherlands is approximately 154.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron G)

Public transit stations close to Apeldoorn, Netherlands

Apeldoorn is located at Apeldoorn, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Apeldoorn, Hoofdstraat.

Train stations close to Apeldoorn:

  • Apeldoorn
  • Apeldoorn De Maten
  • Apeldoorn Osseveld

Bus stations close to Apeldoorn:

  • Apeldoorn, Hoofdstraat
  • Apeldoorn, Marktplein
  • Apeldoorn, Oranjerie

Alternative route by metro and train via D, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Apeldoorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Apeldoorn
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    93 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enschede
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Apeldoorn
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Apeldoorn
    Walk to
    Apeldoorn
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn?

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line D, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Apeldoorn in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn in Netherlands?

    The E metro line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam to 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station near Apeldoorn in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn in Netherlands by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Apeldoorn in Netherlands by metro and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rotterdam to get to Apeldoorn in Netherlands?

    Get on the E metro from the Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rotterdam and Apeldoorn in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Apeldoorn in Netherlands.

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