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 - €90 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 17m 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 Mannheim Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Rotterdam?

The distance between Heilbronn and Rotterdam is 611 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 6h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 6h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Rotterdam is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m 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, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 53m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N116
11h 20m
€30–90
Drive 546.3 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Rotterdamcar 546.3 km
5h 17m
€97–140
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 20m
€128–381
Train via Brussels
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 9m
Train via Eindhoven
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 34m
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 2m
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 48m
€143–456
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 Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CStrain
7h 19m

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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2h 35mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heilbronn to Rotterdam.

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Distance: 611.4 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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