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

The cheapest way to get from Erkelenz to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erkelenz to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Erkelenz and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Erkelenz to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Erkelenz and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Mönchengladbach Hbf, Venlo and Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Erkelenz to Rotterdam?

The distance between Erkelenz and Rotterdam is 203 km. The road distance is 187 km.

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

The best way to get from Erkelenz to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Erkelenz to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erkelenz to Rotterdam train from?

Erkelenz to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Mönchengladbach Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erkelenz to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Erkelenz to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Erkelenz to Rotterdam train arrive?

Erkelenz to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Erkelenz to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Erkelenz to Rotterdam is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Erkelenz to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Erkelenz to Rotterdam - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Erkelenz to Rotterdam by train, bus, or car

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 Mönchengladbach Hbf to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 28m
€41–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 1924
4h 7m
€18–43
Drive 187 km
1. Drive from Erkelenz to Rotterdamcar 187 km
2h 26m
€34–48

Erkelenz to Rotterdam by train

157Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.8 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Erkelenz to Rotterdam Centraal via Mönchengladbach Hbf, Venlo, and Eindhoven in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Rotterdam Central Station once a week. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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