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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Strasbourg and Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Alsace to Rotterdam?

The distance between Alsace and Rotterdam is 912 km. The road distance is 568 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Alsace to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Rotterdam train from?

Alsace to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Alsace to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Alsace to Rotterdam train arrive?

Alsace to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Rotterdam is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Alsace to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 820+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Alsace to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Alsace to Rotterdam by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 22m
€129–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to RotterdamBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 45m
€44–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Eindhoven Station
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraal
10h 33m
€48–129
Drive 568 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Rotterdam568 km
6h 10m
€101–146
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 51m
€90–259
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbb
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 27m
€156–344
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourg
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 10m
€158–390
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourg
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LUX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 55m
€141–414

Alsace to Rotterdam by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 22mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 912 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Rotterdam Centraal via Strasbourg, Brussels-Midi, and Brussel-Zuid in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Colmar to Rotterdam 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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