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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Darmstadt is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 46m.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Darmstadt?

The distance between Rotterdam and Darmstadt is 471 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 19m and costs €65 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Rotterdam Conradstraat station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Darmstadt train from?

Rotterdam to Darmstadt train services, operated by Eurostar, 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 19m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Darmstadt bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Darmstadt bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Duisburg Portsmouthplatz station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Darmstadt train arrive?

Rotterdam to Darmstadt train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 train ticket from Rotterdam to Darmstadt?

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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)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
5h 19m
€68–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus RegioJet 540
7h 46m
€31–49
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
5h 41m
€92–224
Bus via Duisburg
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Darmstadt central train stationbus 027
7h 50m
€31–47
Bus #2
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
€86–274
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 57m
€142–446
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 15m
€125–258
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 29m
€140–418

Rotterdam to Darmstadt by train and bus

129Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.8 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Darmstadt Luisenplatz via Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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