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

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

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 Eindhoven, Centraal Station, Uden, Busstation, Nijmegen Centraal Station and Kleve Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kalkar?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kalkar is 172 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 which takes 3h 18m and costs €30 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 Eindhoven 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 591+ hotels available in Kalkar.

Rotterdam to Kalkar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 305 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain
3. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus
3h 18m
€30–55
Bus, line 305 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Centraal Station to Uden, Busstationbus 305 / ...
3. Take the bus from Uden, Busstation to Nijmegen, Centraal Stationbus 99
4. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus
5. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Kalkar Marktbus X32
5h 17m
€21–46
Drive 144.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kalkarcar 144.8 km
1h 51m
€26–37
Train, bus via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Rees Empel Bf to Kalkar Marktbus X32
3h 51m
€48–59

Rotterdam to Kalkar by train and bus

370Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kalkar Markt via Eindhoven Station, Eindhoven, Centraal Station, Uden, Busstation, Nijmegen Centraal Station, and Kleve Bahnhof in around 5h 17m.

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