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 €31 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 drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €85 - €130.

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 once daily, 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, Frankfurt and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rotterdam is 614 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 Brussels which takes 7h 6m and costs €85 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 Brussels which takes 7h 6m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Viersen, which costs €45 - €100 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 Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rotterdam is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 812+ 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 6m
€86–309
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Rotterdam492.3 km
5h 18m
€31
Bus via Viersen
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Mönchengladbach central train stationN94
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Rotterdam Central Station1924
7h 50m
€46–99
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 59m
€131–369
Train, bus
1. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to FrankfurtRb68
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Rotterdam ConradstraatRegioJet 540
9h 8m
€38–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rotterdam Central Station007 / ...
9h 10m
€40–60
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoven43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam CentraalIntercity / ...
9h 28m
€72–192
Drive 490.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam490.4 km
4h 47m
€87–125
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 11m
€135–390
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CS
6h 16m
€109–372
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 42m
€150–508

Heidelberg to Rotterdam by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 6m. 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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