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

The cheapest way to get from Balve to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balve to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Balve and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Balve to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Balve, Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Neuenrade, Mitte, Werdohl, Bahnhof and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Balve and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Balve to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Balve, Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof, Dortmund Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Balve to Rotterdam?

The distance between Balve and Rotterdam is 303 km. The road distance is 293.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Balve to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Balve to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balve to Rotterdam bus from?

Balve to Rotterdam bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Werdohl, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Balve to Rotterdam train from?

Balve to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Balve to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Balve to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Balve to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Balve to Rotterdam bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Where does the Balve to Rotterdam train arrive?

Balve to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Balve to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Balve to Rotterdam is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Balve to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 820+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Balve to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Balve to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, 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 Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 21m
€63–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Werdohl, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbfbus Re34
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N885 / ...
8h 28m
€18–45
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 43m
€60–297
Drive 293.4 km
1. Drive from Balve to Rotterdamcar 293.4 km
3h 15m
€51–74
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schwerte to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
7h 29m
€71–180
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 52m
€139–411

Balve to Rotterdam by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Balve, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Balve, Bahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof, Dortmund Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balve, Bahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station via Neuenrade, Mitte, Werdohl, Bahnhof, Dortmund Hbf, and Dortmund central bus station in around 8h 28m.

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