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

From Rotterdam to Enschede by metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Enschede 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 Enschede station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Enschede
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
    Enschede
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to Enschede
    Walk to
    Enschede
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Enschede by metro and train via D, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Enschede 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 Enschede station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min.

222min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Enschede
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
    Enschede
    82 min
  • 9
    Walk to Enschede
    Walk to
    Enschede
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Enschede

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Enschede, Netherlands is approximately 230.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Enschede 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 A

Public transit stations close to Enschede, Netherlands

Enschede is located at Enschede, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Enschede, Van Heekplein.

Train stations close to Enschede:

  • Enschede
  • Enschede De Eschmarke
  • Enschede Kennispark

Bus stations close to Enschede:

  • Enschede, Van Heekplein
  • Enschede, Mst Haaksbergerstraat
  • Enschede, Centraal Station

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Enschede by metro and train via D, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Enschede 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 Enschede station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min.

222min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Enschede
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
    Enschede
    82 min
  • 9
    Walk to Enschede
    Walk to
    Enschede
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 222 minutes, using Bus line D, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Enschede 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 Enschede in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Enschede in Netherlands by metro and train is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

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

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