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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Heidelberg is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Heidelberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Heidelberg?

The distance between Rotterdam and Heidelberg is 531 km. The road distance is 484.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 6h 8m and costs €75 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rotterdam to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Heidelberg is to train via Utrecht which takes 6h 8m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Viersen, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mönchengladbach central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Heidelberg is 485 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Rotterdam to Heidelberg.

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

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

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1182+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Rotterdam to Heidelberg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Heidelberg by train, bus, 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 Utrecht
best
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
6h 8m
€77–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 007 / ...
9h 9m
€40–60
Bus via Viersen
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus 1924
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N94
7h 44m
€46–88
Drive 484.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Heidelbergcar 484.7 km
4h 57m
€86–124
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 47m
€131–379
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
7h 59m
€89–318
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Mannheim Hbftrain Nightjet
8h 42m
€58–291
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 Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 22m
€135–403
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 21m
€152–518
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 33m
€102–347
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Merzig to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 36m
€123–389

Rotterdam to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 531 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Mönchengladbach central train station in around 7h 44m.

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