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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Mönchengladbach central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Rotterdam?

The distance between Mannheim and Rotterdam is 512 km. The road distance is 465.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 5h 16m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Mannheim to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Rotterdam train from?

Mannheim to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Rotterdam is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 5h 16m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Mannheim to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Mannheim to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mönchengladbach central train station.

Where does the Mannheim to Rotterdam train arrive?

Mannheim to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Rotterdam is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Mannheim to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Mannheim to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Mannheim 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 via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 16m
€55–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus N94
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 1924
7h 25m
€33–56
Drive 465.7 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Rotterdamcar 465.7 km
4h 40m
€83–119
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
4h 12m
€133–334
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
7h 20m
€88–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re70
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus : Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 9m
€49–71
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
4h 34m
€156–447
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, 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 6m
€131–355
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
5h 48m
€129–371
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 15m
€119–253

Mannheim to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 511.6 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station via Mönchengladbach central train station in around 7h 25m.

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