- Must visit
Paleis Het Loo Museum
National museum in a royal palace with lavish rooms, House of Orange history, coaches, and formal gardens. Apeldoorn's essential cultural visit.
Cheapest price on Sep 13
$32
Average ticket price on Sep 13
$32
Fastest journey on Sep 13
1 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
1 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 13
78
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
On Sun, Sep 13, we found 78 trains from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn, including 22 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 13 the direct trains cover the 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Sun, Sep 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 28529
IC 28525
IC 28523
IC 28527
IC 28535
IC 28529
IC 28525
IC 28533
IC 28537
IC 28541Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$32 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Apeldoorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Apeldoorn trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 5112 · IC 28523 | 6:31 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h15 | 8:46 AM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
SPR 5112 · IC 28523+ BST 909046 | 6:31 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h44 | 9:15 AM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28523 | 7:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 8:46 AM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 4020 · IC 625+ ICE 143 | 7:24 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h41 | 9:05 AM Apeldoorn station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2216 · IC 28525 | 7:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 9:16 AM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2216 · IC 28525+ BST 909047 | 7:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 9:45 AM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28525 | 7:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 9:16 AM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2318 · IC 28527 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 9:46 AM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2318 · IC 28527+ BST 909048 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 10:15 AM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28527 | 8:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 9:46 AM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2220 · IC 28529 | 8:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 10:16 AM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2220 · IC 28529+ BST 909049 | 8:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 10:45 AM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28529 | 8:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 10:16 AM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2322 · IC 28531 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 10:46 AM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2322 · IC 28531+ BST 909050 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 11:15 AM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28531 | 9:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 10:46 AM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 4028 · IC 633+ ICE 145 | 9:24 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h41 | 11:05 AM Apeldoorn station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2224 · IC 28533 | 9:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 11:16 AM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2224 · IC 28533+ BST 909051 | 9:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 11:45 AM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28533 | 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 11:16 AM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2326 · IC 28535 | 10:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 11:46 AM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2326 · IC 28535+ BST 909052 | 10:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 12:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28535 | 10:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 11:46 AM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2228 · IC 28537 | 10:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 12:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2228 · IC 28537+ BST 909053 | 10:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 12:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28537 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 12:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2330 · IC 28539 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 12:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2330 · IC 28539+ BST 909054 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 1:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28539 | 11:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 12:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3543 · IC 2041+ ICE 147 | 11:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h45 | 1:05 PM Apeldoorn station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2232 · IC 28541 | 11:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 1:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2041+ ICE 147 | 11:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 1:05 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2232 · IC 28541+ BST 909055 | 11:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 1:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28541 | 11:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 1:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2334 · IC 28543 | 12:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 1:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2334 · IC 28543+ BST 909056 | 12:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 2:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28543 | 12:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 1:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2236 · IC 28545 | 12:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 2:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2236 · IC 28545+ BST 909057 | 12:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 2:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28545 | 12:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 2:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2338 · IC 28547 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 2:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2338 · IC 28547+ BST 909058 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 3:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28547 | 1:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 2:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3551 · IC 2049+ ICE 149 | 1:20 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h45 | 3:05 PM Apeldoorn station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2240 · IC 28549 | 1:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 3:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2049+ ICE 149 | 1:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 3:05 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2240 · IC 28549+ BST 909059 | 1:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 3:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28549 | 1:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 3:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2342 · IC 28551 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 3:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2342 · IC 28551+ BST 909060 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 4:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28551 | 2:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 3:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2244 · IC 28553 | 2:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 4:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2244 · IC 28553+ BST 909061 | 2:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 4:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28553 | 2:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 4:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2346 · IC 28555 | 3:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 4:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2346 · IC 28555+ BST 909062 | 3:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 5:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28555 | 3:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 4:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3559 · IC 2057+ ICE 241 | 3:20 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h45 | 5:05 PM Apeldoorn station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2248 · IC 28557 | 3:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 5:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2248 · IC 28557+ BST 909063 | 3:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 5:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 2057+ ICE 241 | 3:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 5:05 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 28557 | 3:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 5:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2350 · IC 28559 | 4:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 5:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2350 · IC 28559+ BST 909064 | 4:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 6:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28559 | 4:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 5:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2252 · IC 28561 | 4:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 6:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2252 · IC 28561+ BST 909065 | 4:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 6:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28561 | 4:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 6:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2354 · IC 28563 | 5:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 6:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2354 · IC 28563+ BST 909066 | 5:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 7:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 28563 | 5:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h27 | 6:46 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3567 · IC 2065+ ICE 243 | 5:20 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h45 | 7:05 PM Apeldoorn station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2256 · IC 28565 | 5:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h41 | 7:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2256 · IC 28565+ BST 909067 | 5:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 7:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 2065+ ICE 243 | 5:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 7:05 PM Apeldoorn station | 1 transfer | |
IC 28565 | 5:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h26 | 7:16 PM Apeldoorn station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2358 · IC 28567+ BST 909068 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 8:15 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
IC 2260 · IC 28569+ BST 909069 | 6:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2h10 | 8:45 PM Apeldoorn De Maten | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 66 miles (107 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 66 miles (107 km) |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Apeldoorn — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Apeldoorn trip today.
National museum in a royal palace with lavish rooms, House of Orange history, coaches, and formal gardens. Apeldoorn's essential cultural visit.
Interactive museum on the Dutch police force with vehicles, uniforms, and crime-fighting history. Especially enjoyable for families and niche museum fans.
Museum dedicated to the paper industry in a historic mill setting. It explains how water power shaped local crafts and regional development.
Major urban park with broad lawns, mature trees, and event space. Popular with locals for walking, relaxing, and everyday city life.
Elegant city park with ponds, lawns, and memorials near the center. Ideal for a relaxed walk and a quick break between urban sights.
Historic central shopping street with monuments, boutiques, and easy access to key sights. It is one of the most practical streets for exploring on foot.
Veluwse wildstoof is a hearty game stew from the Veluwe forests near Apeldoorn, often made with venison or boar and prized in the autumn hunting season.
Hertenbiefstuk is deer steak from the Veluwe region, usually served simply to highlight local game traditions tied to the surrounding woodlands.
Kroketten are a beloved Dutch snack of ragout coated in crumbs and fried. In Apeldoorn they are a familiar café and lunch item locals eat regularly.
Established fine dining venue focused on seasonal ingredients and carefully plated modern cuisine in a calm, upscale atmosphere.
Stylish central restaurant known for refined French and Dutch cooking, good wine, and an elegant but approachable atmosphere.
Well-regarded grand café and restaurant in a historic setting, serving Dutch and European dishes with a lively, polished feel.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips in cafes are optional.
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Apeldoorn Station -> Apeldoorn Marktplein
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Apeldoorn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Apeldoorn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rotterdam to Apeldoorn trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Apeldoorn station pair, with some services arriving at Apeldoorn De Maten. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Apeldoorn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Blaak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
Apeldoorn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Sizzles, Blue Sakura Apeldoorn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Apeldoorn. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Apeldoorn. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Apeldoorn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Apeldoorn: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apeldoorn.
Nearby hotels include Hotel et le Café de Paris, Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon, Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Apeldoorn.
Apeldoorn De Maten is 2 km from Apeldoorn city centre. Public transport options include:
Apeldoorn De Maten has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Apeldoorn De Maten.
Available at Apeldoorn De Maten: Parking, WC.
Available at Apeldoorn De Maten: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apeldoorn De Maten.
Apeldoorn Osseveld is 2 km from Apeldoorn city centre. Public transport options include:
Apeldoorn Osseveld has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Apeldoorn Osseveld.
ATMs are available at Apeldoorn Osseveld.
Available at Apeldoorn Osseveld: Parking.
Available at Apeldoorn Osseveld: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apeldoorn Osseveld.
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