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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Rotterdam?

The distance between Heilbronn and Rotterdam is 695 km. The road distance is 546.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Heilbronn to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Rotterdam train from?

Heilbronn to Rotterdam train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Rotterdam train arrive?

Heilbronn to Rotterdam train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Rotterdam is 547 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Heilbronn to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Heilbronn to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Heilbronn to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 15m
€124–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N116
11h 20m
€40–75
Drive 546.9 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Rotterdamcar 546.9 km
5h 16m
€99–143
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
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 14m
€130–310
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 32m
€74–169
Train #2
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoventrain 43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 36m
€97–220
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 6m
€139–347
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m
€133–400
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 33m
€121–316

Heilbronn to Rotterdam by train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 694.9 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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