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There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Stavoren by train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Stavorentrain train Rs3
    4h 48m
    €36–64

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enkhuizentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavorenferry ferry
    5h 7m
    €28–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus bus 075
    3. Take the bus from Leeuwarden to Stavorenbus bus
    6h 12m
    €30–46

  4. Drive  196.9 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Stavorencar car 196.9 km
    2h 17m
    €41–58

Rotterdam to Stavoren by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Stavoren, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Stavoren via Gouda and Leeuwarden in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Stavoren via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leeuwarden in around 6h 12m.

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