The average train between Heidelberg and Rotterdam takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Heidelberg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Heidelberg to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Rotterdam is 407.7 km. The road distance is 614 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 15m.