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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kalkar is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kalkar is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kalkar?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Kalkar Markt via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Nijmegen Centraal Station and Kleve Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kalkar?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kalkar is 171 km. The road distance is 144.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kalkar without a car is to train and bus via Utrecht which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Rotterdam to Kalkar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kalkar bus from?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Kalkar bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kalkar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kalkar?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kalkar is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Rotterdam to Kalkar.

Where can I stay near Kalkar?

There are 207+ hotels available in Kalkar.

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

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

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

Train, bus via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-Reestrain Re
4. Take the bus from Rees Empel Bf to Kalkar Marktbus X32
3h 41m
€34–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
3. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus
4h 50m
€17–34
Drive 144.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kalkarcar 144.8 km
1h 51m
€26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Nijmegentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus Sb58
4h 4m
€25–57

Rotterdam to Kalkar by train and bus

127Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.3 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kalkar Markt via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Nijmegen Centraal Station, and Kleve Bahnhof in around 4h 50m.

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