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 €28 - €50 and takes 6h 36m.

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 16m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Balve and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Balve station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Balve to Rotterdam?

The distance between Balve and Rotterdam is 301 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 25m and costs €35 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Balve to Rotterdam train from?

Balve to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurobahn, 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 25m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Balve to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Balve to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Balve to Rotterdam train arrive?

Balve to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurobahn, 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 16m to drive from Balve to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 847+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

Q: 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, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
5h 25m
€36–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
6h 36m
€29–49
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoombus 388
7h 8m
€43–127
Drive 293.4 km
1. Drive from Balve to Rotterdamcar 293.4 km
3h 16m
€53–77
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schwerte to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
7h 21m
€54–100
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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 50m
€158–395

Balve to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 301 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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