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 35m.

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 10m and costs €90 - €140.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ettlingen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ettlingen is 664 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 22m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 Eurostar, 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 22m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ettlingen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Ettlingen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ettlingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Ettlingen is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Rotterdam to Ettlingen.

Where can I stay near Ettlingen?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Ettlingen.

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

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

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

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
7h 22m
€117–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Karlsruhe central train stationN93
9h 35m
€45–65
Drive 535.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Ettlingen535.5 km
5h 10m
€94–136
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
5h 38m
€136–337
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to EindhovenIntercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Karlsruhe HbfNightjet
8h 35m
€77–282
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
5h 57m
€143–339
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
6h 32m
€115–299
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
7h 5m
€113–315
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
7h 58m
€166–378

Rotterdam to Ettlingen by train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 664.2 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 7h 22m. 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 10m.

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