The average train between Rotterdam and Apolda takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Apolda. 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 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Apolda at 1:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Apolda? 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 Rotterdam to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Erfurt Hbf station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Rotterdam to Apolda train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Apolda is 497.3 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Apolda via Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 29m.