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 €40 - €75 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 drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €100 - €150.

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 Stuttgart Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Esslingen and Rotterdam is 633 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 6h 37m and costs €100 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.

Train or bus from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Rotterdam is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Esslingen to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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 Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
6h 37m
€102–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
12h
€43–73
Drive 590.2 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Rotterdamcar 590.2 km
6h 13m
€104–149
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, bus
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
6h 23m
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
8h 12m
€105–366
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoventrain 43N
4. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
11h 14m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
7h 30m
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
9h 10m

Esslingen to Rotterdam by train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 633.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht Centraal once daily. Tickets cost €85–300 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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