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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Helmstedt is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Helmstedt is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Helmstedt?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Helmstedt?

The distance between Rotterdam and Helmstedt is 510 km. The road distance is 500.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Helmstedt without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Rotterdam to Helmstedt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Helmstedt train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Helmstedt?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Helmstedt is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Helmstedt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Helmstedt?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Helmstedt is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Rotterdam to Helmstedt.

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

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Where can I stay near Helmstedt?

There are 134+ hotels available in Helmstedt.

Rotterdam to Helmstedt - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Helmstedt by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain 56 / ...
7h 30m
€96–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brunswick central stationbus N1325
8h 40m
€41–79
Drive 500.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Helmstedtcar 500.1 km
4h 42m
€88–127
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain
6h 50m

Rotterdam to Helmstedt by train

42Weekly Trains

7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 509.7 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brunswick central station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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