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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Major museum with Dutch and European art from the Middle Ages to today. Visit for paintings, design and changing exhibitions in a landmark building.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hengelo to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hengelo to Rotterdam will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Sat 31 Oct, we found 4 trains from Hengelo to Rotterdam, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.

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Trains from Hengelo to Rotterdam run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hengelo to Rotterdam.
The table below shows live departures for Hengelo to Rotterdam trains for today, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 1726 · IC 2826 · IC 2325 | 7:53 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 10:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1726 · SPR 5025 | 7:53 Hengelo station | 2h53 | 10:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1726 · IC 2826 | 7:53 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 10:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ST 31218+ IC 1728 · SPR 5027 | 8:09 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 11:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 31218+ IC 1728 · IC 2828 · IC 2227 | 8:09 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 10:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ICE 242+ IC 626 · IC 2026 | 8:09 Hengelo station | 2h16 | 10:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 242+ IC 626 · IC 2026 · IC 3526 | 8:09 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 10:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
IC 1728 · IC 2828 · IC 2227 | 8:23 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 10:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1728 · SPR 5027 | 8:23 Hengelo station | 2h53 | 11:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1728 · IC 2828 | 8:23 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 10:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ST 31220+ IC 1730 · SPR 5029 | 8:39 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 11:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 31220+ IC 1730 · IC 2830 · IC 2329 | 8:39 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 11:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
IC 1730 · IC 2830 · IC 2329 | 8:53 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 11:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1730 · SPR 5029 | 8:53 Hengelo station | 2h53 | 11:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1730 · IC 2830 | 8:53 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 11:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ST 31222+ IC 1732 · SPR 5031 | 9:09 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 12:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 31222+ IC 2832 · IC 1732 · IC 2231 | 9:09 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 11:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
IC 1732 · SPR 5031 | 9:23 Hengelo station | 2h53 | 12:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1732 · IC 2832 | 9:23 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 11:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1732 · IC 2832 · IC 2231 | 9:23 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 11:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 31224+ IC 1734 · IC 2834 · IC 2333 | 9:39 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 12:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 31224+ IC 1734 · SPR 5033 | 9:39 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 12:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1734 · IC 2834 · IC 2333 | 9:53 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 12:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1734 · IC 2834 | 9:53 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 12:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1734 · SPR 5033 | 9:53 Hengelo station | 2h53 | 12:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
ST 31226+ IC 1736 · SPR 5035 | 10:09 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 13:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 31226+ IC 1736 · IC 2836 · IC 2235 | 10:09 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 12:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ICE 240+ IC 634 · IC 2034 | 10:09 Hengelo station | 2h16 | 12:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 240+ IC 634 · IC 2034 · IC 3534 | 10:09 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 12:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
IC 1736 · IC 2836 | 10:23 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 12:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ST 31228+ IC 1738 · IC 2838 · IC 2337 | 10:39 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 13:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 31228+ IC 1738 · SPR 5037 | 10:39 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 13:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1738 · IC 2838 | 10:53 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 13:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ST 31230+ IC 1740 · IC 2840 · IC 2239 | 11:09 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 13:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 31230+ IC 1740 · SPR 5039 | 11:09 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 14:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1740 · IC 2840 | 11:23 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 13:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1742 · IC 2842 | 11:53 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 14:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 148+ IC 642 · IC 2042 | 12:09 Hengelo station | 2h16 | 14:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
IC 1744 · IC 2844 | 12:23 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 14:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1754 · IC 2854 | 14:53 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 17:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1754 · IC 2854 · IC 2353 | 14:53 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 17:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1754 · SPR 5053 | 14:53 Hengelo station | 2h53 | 17:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
ST 31246+ IC 1756 · SPR 5055 | 15:09 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 18:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 31246+ IC 1756 · IC 2856 · IC 2255 | 15:09 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 17:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
IC 1756 · IC 2856 | 15:23 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 17:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 1756 · IC 2856 · IC 2255 | 15:23 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 17:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1756 · SPR 5055 | 15:23 Hengelo station | 2h53 | 18:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
ST 31248+ IC 1758 · IC 2858 · IC 2357 | 15:39 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 18:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ST 31248+ IC 1758 · SPR 5057 | 15:39 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 18:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1758 · IC 2858 · IC 2357 | 15:53 Hengelo station | 2h31 | 18:24 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 1758 · SPR 5057 | 15:53 Hengelo station | 2h53 | 18:46 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 1758 · IC 2858 | 15:53 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 18:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ST 31250+ IC 1760 · SPR 5059 | 16:09 Hengelo Oost | 3h07 | 19:16 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
ST 31250+ IC 1760 · IC 2860 · IC 2259 | 16:09 Hengelo Oost | 2h45 | 18:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 3 changes | |
ICE 144+ IC 658 · IC 2058 | 16:09 Hengelo station | 2h16 | 18:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
IC 1760 · IC 2860 | 16:23 Hengelo station | 2h17 | 18:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
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Major museum with Dutch and European art from the Middle Ages to today. Visit for paintings, design and changing exhibitions in a landmark building.
Contemporary art museum in the Museumpark, known for bold installations, photography and fashion exhibitions in a striking silver building.
Museum on Dutch and international photography in former warehouse buildings on Wilhelminapier. Expect strong documentary and art photography shows.
Lively market hall with dramatic ceiling artwork and striking horseshoe design. Worth visiting for the architecture and central location alone.
Waterside district with converted warehouses, historic ships and broad views. Pleasant for walking and seeing Rotterdam’s maritime character.
Historic harbour area transformed into a cultural quarter with quayside walks, architecture and river views. Good for a relaxed local-style stroll.
Raw herring served with onion and pickles. A classic Dutch street snack, widely eaten in Rotterdam and across the country, especially from fish stalls.
Small fried cod pieces, usually served with garlic or tartare sauce. A beloved Dutch fish snack commonly found at markets and harbours.
Crisp potato chips topped with mayonnaise, peanut sauce and chopped onion. This Dutch fast-food favourite is a familiar late-night choice in Rotterdam.
Refined dining with seasonal menus and polished service in an elegant riverside setting at Hotel New York.
Bustling Market Hall food venue known for excellent seafood, oysters and shellfish in a lively modern setting.
Popular food hall with varied local and international stalls, ideal for trying Dutch snacks in a casual central atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but public transport is efficient and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change for cafés is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hengelo to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hengelo to Rotterdam trains use the Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam Blaak. Use this guide to compare Hengelo and Rotterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hengelo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: IKEA Restaurant Hengelo, Restaurant Intenzo, Humphrey's Hengelo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hengelo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hengelo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hengelo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hengelo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hengelo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Hengelo, City Hotel Hengelo, Stravinsky Eten · Drinken · Slapen.
Hengelo Oost is 1 km from Hengelo city centre. Public transport options include:
Hengelo Oost has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hengelo Oost.
ATMs are available at Hengelo Oost.
Available at Hengelo Oost: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Hengelo Oost: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hengelo Oost.
Hengelo Gezondheidspark is 1 km from Hengelo city centre. Public transport options include:
Hengelo Gezondheidspark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark.
ATMs are available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark.
Available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark: Parking.
Available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark.
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.
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