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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Mannheim is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Mannheim is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Mannheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Mannheim station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Mannheim central bus station via Mönchengladbach central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Mannheim?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Mannheim. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Mannheim?

The distance between Rotterdam and Mannheim is 514 km. The road distance is 465.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Mannheim without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Rotterdam to Mannheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Mannheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Mannheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Mannheim is to train via Utrecht which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Mannheim bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Mannheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Mannheim is 465 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Rotterdam to Mannheim.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Mannheim?

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Rotterdam to Mannheim - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Mannheim 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 via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
5h 25m
€55–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus 1924
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Mannheim central bus stationbus N94
7h 20m
€32–57
Drive 465.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Mannheimcar 465.3 km
4h 42m
€82–118
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
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 to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 26m
€133–348
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
6h 56m
€62–207
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Mannheim Hbftrain Nightjet
7h 45m
€56–225
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
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 train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 12m
€131–359
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 56m
€157–446
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 17m
€114–351
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 16m
€118–246

Rotterdam to Mannheim by train

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Mannheim central bus station via Mönchengladbach central train station in around 7h 20m.

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