The average train between Stuttgart and Rotterdam takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Stuttgart to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Stuttgart to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Stuttgart and Rotterdam is 482.5 km. The road distance is 704 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 40m.