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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Heilbronn central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Heilbronn Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Heilbronn?

The distance between Rotterdam and Heilbronn is 672 km. The road distance is 545.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Rotterdam to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Heilbronn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Heilbronn is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Heilbronn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Heilbronn is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Rotterdam to Heilbronn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Heilbronn 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re / ...
7h 33m
€76–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N116
11h 55m
€45–85
Drive 545.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Heilbronncar 545.4 km
5h 15m
€96–138
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Heilbronn central train stationbus
5h 45m
€120–292
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Heilbronn Harmonietrain 85457 / ...
10h 3m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N116
13h 8m
€61–127
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain
6h 56m
€145–353
Train, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane AMS - NUE
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain
7h 53m
€147–402

Rotterdam to Heilbronn by train

17Weekly Trains

7h 33mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 671.9 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Heilbronn Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Heilbronn central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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