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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Arnhem Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Esslingen and Rotterdam is 628 km. The road distance is 590.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Rotterdam bus from?

Esslingen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Rotterdam train from?

Esslingen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen station.

Train or bus from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h.

Where does the Esslingen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Esslingen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Esslingen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Rotterdam is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Esslingen to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam by 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 Esslingen to Arnhem Centraaltrain 47
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 43m
€107–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
12h
€48–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 41m
€64–127
Drive 590.2 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Rotterdamcar 590.2 km
6h 12m
€107–154
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 39m
€131–320
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
7h 47m
€111–251
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 6m
€169–395
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MUC - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 42m
€158–404

Esslingen to Rotterdam by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 628.2 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Rotterdam Centraal via Arnhem Centraal and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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