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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Leverkusen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Leverkusen is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Leverkusen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Leverkusen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Leverkusen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Leverkusen Mitte via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Leverkusen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Leverkusen is 261 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leverkusen without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 55m and costs €25 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Rotterdam to Leverkusen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leverkusen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Leverkusen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Leverkusen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Leverkusen is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 55m and costs €25 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf central bus station, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leverkusen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Leverkusen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Leverkusen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Leverkusen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Leverkusen is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Rotterdam to Leverkusen.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Leverkusen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Leverkusen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leverkusen?

There are 664+ hotels available in Leverkusen.

Rotterdam to Leverkusen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Leverkusen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 55m
€25–64
Bus via Düsseldorf central bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
4h 39m
€16–30
Drive 240.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Leverkusencar 240.5 km
2h 51m
€43–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 12m
€117–274
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain 20083 / ...
5h 10m
€32–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leverkusenbus 268
5h 25m
€17–35

Rotterdam to Leverkusen by train

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Distance: 260.7 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leverkusen Mitte via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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