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

From Enschede to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Enschede to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Enschede station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Enschede

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Enschede
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    98 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Enschede to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Enschede station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Enschede

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Enschede
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    98 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Enschede to Rotterdam

The distance between Enschede, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 202.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Enschede to Rotterdam 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 Enschede

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

Train stations close to Enschede:

  • Enschede Kennispark
  • Enschede
  • Enschede De Eschmarke

Bus stations close to Enschede:

  • Enschede, Soendastraat
  • Enschede, Van Heekplein
  • Enschede, Centraal Station

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

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

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Ikazia Ziekenhuis
  • Rotterdam, Ikazia Ziekenhuis
  • Markerstraat

Related Routes

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

To get from Enschede to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Enschede station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Enschede

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Enschede
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    98 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line D.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Enschede to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Enschede station near Enschede to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Enschede and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Enschede station near Enschede in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Enschede and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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