What is the cheapest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to train and night train which costs €40 - €130 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Europe and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Europe to Rotterdam?

The distance between Europe and Rotterdam is 547 km. The road distance is 475.5 km.

How do I travel from Europe to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Europe to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 8h 22m and costs €70 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Europe to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Rotterdam bus from?

Europe to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, depart from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Europe to Rotterdam train from?

Europe to Rotterdam train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Europe to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to train via Duisburg which takes 8h 22m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Europe to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Europe to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, arrive at Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord station.

Where does the Europe to Rotterdam train arrive?

Europe to Rotterdam train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Europe to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Rotterdam is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Europe to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 813+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Europe to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Europe to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 22m
€72–158
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 6m
€44–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nordbus 200
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 023
12h 4m
Drive 475.5 km
1. Drive from Europe to Rotterdamcar 475.5 km
4h 34m
€97–141
Train
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h
€79–194
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
10h 49m
€94–169

Europe to Rotterdam by bus and train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547.3 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Europe and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Rotterdam Centraal via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Duisburg Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco to Rotterdam Central Station via Sontra Breitwiese, Sontra Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord, Kassel Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel in around 12h 4m.

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