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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Darmstadt is to bus via Frankfurt Airport which costs €22 - €50 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Darmstadt is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Darmstadt?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Darmstadt central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Darmstadt?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Darmstadt?

The distance between Rotterdam and Darmstadt is 481 km. The road distance is 442.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Darmstadt without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Rotterdam to Darmstadt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Darmstadt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Darmstadt train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Darmstadt?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Darmstadt is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt Airport, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Darmstadt bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Darmstadt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Darmstadt?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Darmstadt is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Rotterdam to Darmstadt.

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

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

Where can I stay near Darmstadt?

There are 831+ hotels available in Darmstadt.

Rotterdam to Darmstadt - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Darmstadt by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 14m
€79–258
Bus via Frankfurt Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Frankfurt Airportbus 007 / ...
8h 45m
€22–50
Drive 442.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Darmstadtcar 442.1 km
4h 29m
€77–111
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
4h 24m
€120–307
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
5h 49m
€92–207
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbtrain Nightjet
7h 10m
€64–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Darmstadt central train stationbus N116
9h 55m
€40–60
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
5h 9m
€86–254
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4h 56m
€143–436
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
6h 17m
€123–273
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 31m
€142–393

Rotterdam to Darmstadt by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 481.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Frankfurt Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 7h 55m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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