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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Datteln is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Datteln is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Datteln?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Datteln. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Datteln Postamt via Dortmund Hbf and Dortmund Mengede Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Datteln?

The distance between Rotterdam and Datteln is 257 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Datteln without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Datteln, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Datteln bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Datteln?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Datteln is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Datteln bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Datteln bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Datteln?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Datteln is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Rotterdam to Datteln.

Where can I stay near Datteln?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Datteln.

Rotterdam to Datteln - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Datteln by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 10m
€30–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N885 / ...
5h 44m
€22–36
Drive 241.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dattelncar 241.1 km
2h 27m
€43–62
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Mengede Bftrain
4h 21m
€141–345
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Re42
6h 37m
€46–96

Rotterdam to Datteln by train and bus

111Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.5 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Datteln Postamt via Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, Dortmund Mengede Bf, and Dortmund Mengede Bf in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dortmund central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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