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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Apolda is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Apolda is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Apolda?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Apolda via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Apolda?

The distance between Rotterdam and Apolda is 746 km. The road distance is 593.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Apolda without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 30m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Rotterdam to Apolda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Apolda train from?

Rotterdam to Apolda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Apolda?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Apolda is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 30m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Apolda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Apolda?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Apolda is 593 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Rotterdam to Apolda.

Where can I stay near Apolda?

There are 580+ hotels available in Apolda.

Rotterdam to Apolda - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Apolda by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
8h 30m
€128–319
Drive 593.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Apoldacar 593.4 km
5h 40m
€104–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Osnabrück central train stationbus N131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Osnabruck to Erfurtbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
9h 29m
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane AMS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apoldatrain
9h 41m
€165–550
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
4. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Neudietendorftrain Re1
5. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Apoldatrain Rb / ...
10h 7m
€110–299
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Hammtrain
3. Take the train from Hamm to Apoldatrain 51
10h 49m
€124–286
Subway, bus, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Stadhuis to 's-Gravenhage, Foreparksubway
2. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Apoldatrain
8h 1m

Rotterdam to Apolda by train

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8h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 745.7 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Apolda via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Apolda via Osnabruck, Erfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h 29m.

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