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 €50 - €80 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 49m and costs €130 - €390.

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 and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Esslingen and Rotterdam is 634 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 34m and costs €95 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), 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 6h 34m and costs €95 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 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 Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof 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.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
6h 34m
€100–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
12h
€53–78
Drive 590.2 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Rotterdamcar 590.2 km
6h 13m
€105–152
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 49m
€132–382
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
8h 11m
€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, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 51m
€140–436
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 25m
€136–364

Esslingen to Rotterdam by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 633.7 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Rotterdam Centraal via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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