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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rotterdam is 529 km. The road distance is 490.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 6h 5m and costs €55 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rotterdam bus from?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam is to train via Utrecht which takes 6h 5m and costs €55 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Viersen, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mönchengladbach central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rotterdam train arrive?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rotterdam is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

Book your Heidelberg to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 849+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg and Rotterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Heidelberg to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

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There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 5m
€59–274
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Rotterdamrideshare 492.6 km
5h 18m
€32
Bus via Viersen
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus N94
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 1924
7h 50m
€39–65
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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
4h 44m
€136–363
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
8h 18m
€75–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
9h 10m
€40–70
Drive 490.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdamcar 490.4 km
4h 48m
€89–129
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 15m
€155–363
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 25m
€169–521
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 16m
€109–361

Heidelberg to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 528.9 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rotterdam Central Station via Mönchengladbach central train station in around 7h 50m.

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