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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Rotterdam is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ratingen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratingen to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Philippstraße and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Düsseldorf Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Düsseldorf Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ratingen and Rotterdam is 247 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Ratingen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Rotterdam bus from?

Ratingen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf Airport station.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Rotterdam train from?

Ratingen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Ratingen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Rotterdam is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Ratingen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ratingen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Ratingen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Rotterdam is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Ratingen to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Ratingen to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ratingen 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 Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
3h 49m
€50–119
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam ConradstraatUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
4h 54m
€18–27
Drive 219.5 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Rotterdam219.5 km
2h 24m
€39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
2h 31m
€112–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Rotterdam Central StationN116
5h 5m
€21–38
Train
1. Take the train from D-Bilk S to VenloRe13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam BlaakIntercity
5h 56m
€51–153

Ratingen to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 247 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28–95 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraat once a week. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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