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 €30 - €70 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 drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €95 - €140.

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 Stuttgart Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Rotterdam?

The distance between Heilbronn and Rotterdam is 672 km. The road distance is 546.3 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 which takes 7h 7m and costs €110 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 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 Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Rotterdam is 546 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, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to HauptbahnhofMex12 / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce
7h 7m
€111–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Rotterdam Central StationN116
11h 20m
€30–70
Drive 546.3 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Rotterdam546.3 km
5h 16m
€96–138
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn 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 20m
€128–361
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof10a / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoven43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 38m
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof10a / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Venlo
4. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaak
9h 50m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NUE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 49m
€150–447
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
4. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 43m

Heilbronn to Rotterdam by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 672.3 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Gouda in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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