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How to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst in Netherlands, take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zwolle station. Next, take the 40 bus from Zwolle, Station station to Lichtmis, Busstation station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 45 min.

465min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Zwolle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004026
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Meppel Via Ziekenhuis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lichtmis, Busstation
    Ride to bus station
    Lichtmis, Busstation
    ID 16380190
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and 217

To get from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 217 bus from Zwolle, Station station to Lichtmis, Busstation station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 217217
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004030
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Dedemsvaart Via De Lichtmis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lichtmis, Busstation
    Ride to bus station
    Lichtmis, Busstation
    ID 16380190
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst

The distance between Rotterdam Centraal, Netherlands and Staphorst, Netherlands is approximately 204.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 465 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst by bus 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 Centraal

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

Metro stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Rotterdam Centraal

Train stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Rotterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal Perron Aa
  • Rotterdam Centraal Perron Bb

Public transit stations close to Staphorst, Netherlands

Staphorst is located at Staphorst, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Lichtmis, Busstation.

Bus stations close to Staphorst:

  • Lichtmis, Busstation

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, IC and 217

To get from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 217 bus from Zwolle, Station station to Lichtmis, Busstation station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 217217
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004030
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Dedemsvaart Via De Lichtmis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lichtmis, Busstation
    Ride to bus station
    Lichtmis, Busstation
    ID 16380190
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst?

    The fastest way takes 465 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 217.

  • Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centraal and Staphorst?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst?

    The IC train line goes from Zwolle station near Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam to Zwolle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Zwolle station near Staphorst in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotterdam Centraal to Staphorst by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam and Staphorst in Netherlands by train and bus is about 7 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rotterdam Centraal to get to Staphorst?

    Get on the IC train from the Zwolle station near Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rotterdam Centraal and Staphorst?

    Get off the train at the Zwolle stop, which is closest to Staphorst in Netherlands.

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