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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Rotterdam is to train and bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 27m.

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 16m and costs €130 - €350.

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 Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Rotterdam?

The distance between Mannheim and Rotterdam is 514 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 which takes 4h 39m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Mannheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Rotterdam is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce
4h 39m
€85–253
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Rotterdam ConradstraatRegioJet 540
8h 27m
€32–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Mönchengladbach central train stationN94
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Rotterdam Central Station1924
7h 25m
€44–96
Drive 465.7 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Rotterdam465.7 km
4h 39m
€82–118
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 16m
€130–347
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoven43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam CentraalIntercity / ...
7h 39m
€67–176
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, 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 11m
€135–396
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 51m
€150–484
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 59m
€106–350
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
6h 18m
€139–316
Train, bus to Luxembourg, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Merzig
2. Take the bus from Merzig, Bahnhof to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LUX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 36m
€127–367

Mannheim to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 513.6 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Mannheim Hbf to Utrecht Centraal once daily. Tickets cost €70–240 and the journey takes 3h 52m. 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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