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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ettlingen is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ettlingen is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €90 - €140.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ettlingen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ettlingen is 581 km. The road distance is 535.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ettlingen without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 6h 31m and costs €80 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Rotterdam to Ettlingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ettlingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ettlingen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ettlingen is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 6h 31m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ettlingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ettlingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Ettlingen is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Rotterdam to Ettlingen.

Where can I stay near Ettlingen?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Ettlingen.

Rotterdam to Ettlingen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Ettlingen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ettlingen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 31m
€82–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N93
9h 45m
€45–65
Drive 535.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Ettlingencar 535.5 km
5h 9m
€94–136
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 Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
5h 40m
€131–386
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Nightjet
8h 35m
€83–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingentrain
3. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
10h 54m
€50–74
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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 59m
€138–387
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 33m
€110–357
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 44m
€109–354

Rotterdam to Ettlingen by train

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Distance: 581.2 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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