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 €26 - €65 and takes 6h 29m.

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 14m and costs €50 - €75.

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 Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Balve to Rotterdam?

The distance between Balve and Rotterdam is 301 km. The road distance is 293.6 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 train from?

Balve to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Balve, Bahnhof 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 €26 - €65 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Balve to Rotterdam train arrive?

Balve to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Balve to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Balve to Rotterdam is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Balve to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ 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 Balve, Bahnhof to Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen HbfRe3
4. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Gouda
6. Take the train from Gouda to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 21m
€65–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central StationN885 / ...
6h 29m
€27–63
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalIntercity
5h 41m
€59–299
Drive 293.6 km
1. Drive from Balve to Rotterdam293.6 km
3h 14m
€52–75
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Schwerte to VenloSneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam BlaakIntercity
7h 20m
€71–180
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 51m
€143–411

Balve to Rotterdam by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.9 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, Utrecht Centraal, and Gouda in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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