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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot
The world’s first publicly accessible art-storage depot, letting visitors see thousands of works behind the scenes in a striking mirrored building.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
62
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sittard to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sittard to Rotterdam will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Sittard to Rotterdam without transferring at least once.
IC 2730 · IC 1130 · IC 2227
IC 2728 · IC 1128 · IC 2325
IC 2732 · IC 1132 · IC 2329
IC 2736 · IC 1136 · IC 2333
IC 2734 · IC 1134 · IC 2231
2966 · 1166
2736 · 1136
2730 · 1130
2740 · 1140
IC 2736 · IC 1136Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sittard to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sittard to Rotterdam:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sittard to Rotterdam costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 46m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sittard to Rotterdam trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2728 · IC 1128 · IC 2325 | 8:17 AM Sittard station | 2h07 | 10:24 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
IC 2728 · IC 1128 | 8:17 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 10:14 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2728 · 1128 | 8:17 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 10:14 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2728 · IC 1128 · SPR 4032 | 8:17 AM Sittard station | 2h12 | 10:29 AM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
IC 2730 · IC 1130 · IC 2227 | 8:47 AM Sittard station | 2h07 | 10:54 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
IC 2730 · IC 1130 · SPR 4034 | 8:47 AM Sittard station | 2h12 | 10:59 AM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
IC 2730 · IC 1130 | 8:47 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 10:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2730 · 1130 | 8:47 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 10:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2732 · IC 1132 · SPR 4036 | 9:17 AM Sittard station | 2h12 | 11:29 AM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
IC 2732 · IC 1132 · IC 2329 | 9:17 AM Sittard station | 2h07 | 11:24 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
IC 2732 · IC 1132 | 9:17 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 11:14 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2732 · 1132 | 9:17 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 11:14 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2734 · IC 1134 · SPR 4038 | 9:47 AM Sittard station | 2h12 | 11:59 AM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
IC 2734 · IC 1134 | 9:47 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 11:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2734 · IC 1134 · IC 2231 | 9:47 AM Sittard station | 2h07 | 11:54 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
2734 · 1134 | 9:47 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 11:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2736 · 1136 | 10:17 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 12:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2736 · IC 1136 · SPR 4040 | 10:17 AM Sittard station | 2h12 | 12:29 PM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
IC 2736 · IC 1136 · IC 2333 | 10:17 AM Sittard station | 2h07 | 12:24 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
IC 2736 · IC 1136 | 10:17 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 12:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2738 · 1138 | 10:47 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 12:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2740 · 1140 | 11:17 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 1:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2742 · 1142 | 11:47 AM Sittard station | 1h57 | 1:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2752 · 1152 | 2:17 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 4:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2752 · IC 1152 · IC 2349 | 2:17 PM Sittard station | 2h07 | 4:24 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
IC 2752 · IC 1152 · SPR 4056 | 2:17 PM Sittard station | 2h12 | 4:29 PM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
IC 2752 · IC 1152 | 2:17 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 4:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2754 · IC 1154 | 2:47 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2754 · IC 1154 · SPR 4058 | 2:47 PM Sittard station | 2h12 | 4:59 PM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
2754 · 1154 | 2:47 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2754 · IC 1154 · IC 2251 | 2:47 PM Sittard station | 2h07 | 4:54 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
2756 · 1156 | 3:17 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 5:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2756 · IC 1156 · IC 2353 | 3:17 PM Sittard station | 2h07 | 5:24 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
IC 2756 · IC 1156 · SPR 4060 | 3:17 PM Sittard station | 2h12 | 5:29 PM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
IC 2756 · IC 1156 | 3:17 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 5:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2758 · IC 1158 · IC 2255 | 3:47 PM Sittard station | 2h07 | 5:54 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
2758 · 1158 | 3:47 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 5:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2758 · IC 1158 · SPR 4062 | 3:47 PM Sittard station | 2h12 | 5:59 PM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
IC 2758 · IC 1158 | 3:47 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 5:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2760 · IC 1160 · IC 2357 | 4:17 PM Sittard station | 2h07 | 6:24 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 2 transfers | |
IC 2760 · IC 1160 | 4:17 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 6:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2760 · IC 1160 · SPR 4064 | 4:17 PM Sittard station | 2h12 | 6:29 PM Rotterdam Noord | 2 transfers | |
2760 · 1160 | 4:17 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 6:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2762 · 1162 | 4:47 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 6:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2764 · 1164 | 5:17 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 7:14 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2966 · 1166 | 5:47 PM Sittard station | 1h57 | 7:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Sittard to Rotterdam run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 35 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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The world’s first publicly accessible art-storage depot, letting visitors see thousands of works behind the scenes in a striking mirrored building.
Major exhibition hall known for changing shows on art, design, photography, and culture, making it one of Rotterdam’s most consistently rewarding museum visits.
A leading museum on Dutch maritime history with interactive exhibits, historic vessels, and strong links to Rotterdam’s port identity.
A dramatic market hall and architectural showpiece, hugely popular for its giant ceiling artwork and central location near the Cube Houses.
Historic harbor district with canals, old buildings, and a rare prewar atmosphere that contrasts strongly with modern Rotterdam.
Modern waterfront district of striking skyscrapers, bridges, and river views, ideal for architecture fans and photo walks.
A Rotterdam invention of fries topped with döner or shawarma, melted cheese, salad, and garlic sauce. It is one of the city’s most iconic late-night comfort foods.
Battered and fried white fish pieces, usually served with a creamy garlic or remoulade-style sauce. A classic Dutch seafood snack popular in Rotterdam markets.
Raw cured herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. This traditional Dutch street food is widely eaten across the Netherlands, including Rotterdam.
Refined fine-dining restaurant known for creative modern cuisine, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
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Well-known waterfront food hall featuring local producers, bakery items, beer, cheese, and casual bites in an industrial setting.
Prices are high by Dutch standards for hotels and dining, though transit and casual food stay manageable.
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