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

The cheapest way to get from Ahlen to Rotterdam is to train and bus via Bochum which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ahlen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Ahlen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Ahlen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ahlen(Westf) and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Ahlen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ahlen and Rotterdam is 305 km. The road distance is 272.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ahlen to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Ahlen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ahlen to Rotterdam train from?

Ahlen to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Ahlen(Westf) station.

Where does the Ahlen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Ahlen to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ahlen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Ahlen to Rotterdam is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ahlen to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Ahlen to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ahlen to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
4h 37m
€54–139
Train, bus via Bochum
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Bochum Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
5h 25m
€27–43
Drive 272.6 km
1. Drive from Ahlen to Rotterdamcar 272.6 km
3h 6m
€49–70
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
5h 30m
Train
1. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
6h 36m
€66–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Rotterdambus Kyiv-Amsterdam
9h 50m

Ahlen to Rotterdam by train

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.1 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 4h 37m.

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