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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Altenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Altenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Saarbrücken bus station, Stummdenkmal, Neunkirchen and Breitenbach, Wendeplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Altenkirchen is 697 km. The road distance is 425.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Altenkirchen bus from?

Rotterdam to Altenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Altenkirchen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Altenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Altenkirchen is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Altenkirchen?

There are 781+ hotels available in Altenkirchen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to St. WendelRe3
8h 22m
€160–327
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saarbrücken bus stationN846
10h 33m
€36–92
Drive 425.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen425.5 km
4h 25m
€75–109
Train via Homburg
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurt79
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Homburg3 / ...
10h 13m
€118–298
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Koblenz Hbf
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to HomburgRe1
11h 15m
€95–235
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Aachen Main Train Station
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koblenz HbfNj
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to HomburgRe1
13h 56m
€69–133

Rotterdam to Altenkirchen by bus

4Weekly Buses

10h 33mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Altenkirchen.

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Distance: 697.3 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Altenkirchen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Frankfurt, and St. Wendel in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saarbrücken bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €29–85 and the journey takes 7h.

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