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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Erlangen is to train and bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Erlangen is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Erlangen via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Erlangen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Erlangen is 610 km. The road distance is 629.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Erlangen without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 7h 48m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Rotterdam to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Erlangen is to train via Utrecht which takes 7h 48m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Erlangen is 629 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Rotterdam to Erlangen.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Erlangen?

Book your Rotterdam to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Rotterdam to Erlangen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Erlangen by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nuremberg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
4h 26m
€113–382
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Breda Stationslaan to Nuremberg Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632 / ...
12h 20m
€42–80
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
7h 48m
€83–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Erlangen train stationbus N1310
12h
€65–120
Drive 629.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Erlangencar 629.4 km
6h 9m
€112–161
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BRU - NUE
7h 2m
€154–400
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 36m
€147–396
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
9h 2m
€91–300

Rotterdam to Erlangen by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.5 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Erlangen via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 12h.

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