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 48m 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 twice 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 Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rotterdam is 531 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 which takes 5h 59m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Mannheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Viersen, which costs €30 - €60 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal 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 842+ 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

There are 12 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
5h 59m
€59–145
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Rotterdamrideshare 492.3 km
5h 18m
€31
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
€34–59
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 7m
€138–332
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus RegioJet 540
8h 48m
€46–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
9h 10m
€35–65
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
9h 12m
€96–223
Drive 490.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdamcar 490.4 km
4h 48m
€87–125
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
5h
€125–320
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 28m
€150–419
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 25m
€110–301
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€122–279

Heidelberg to Rotterdam by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 59m. 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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