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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Gernsheim is to bus and train which costs €35 - €45 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Gernsheim is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Gernsheim?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Gernsheim. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Gernsheim Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Gernsheim?

The distance between Rotterdam and Gernsheim is 581 km. The road distance is 447.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gernsheim without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 46m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Rotterdam to Gernsheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Gernsheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Gernsheim?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Gernsheim is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 46m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €70 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Gernsheim train arrive?

Rotterdam to Gernsheim train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Gernsheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Gernsheim is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Rotterdam to Gernsheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Gernsheim?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Gernsheim by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, 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 Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gernsheim Bahnhof
6h 46m
€102–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Darmstadt central train stationN116
11h 26m
€28–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train StationRegioJet 540
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gernsheim BahnhofRe70
8h 51m
€35–43
Drive 447.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Gernsheim447.3 km
4h 40m
€80–115
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 Gernsheim Bahnhof
4h 52m
€133–302
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to FrankfurtNightjet
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gernsheim BahnhofRe70
7h 25m
€80–252
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gernsheim Bahnhof
5h 37m
€124–330
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 Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
6h 37m
€143–371

Rotterdam to Gernsheim by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gernsheim Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Darmstadt central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €26–65 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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