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 €120 - €320.

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?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Mannheim Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h.

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 Düsseldorf which takes 5h 45m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Mannheim is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 5h 45m and costs €55 - €200. 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 40m to drive from Rotterdam to Mannheim.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Mannheim train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Mannheim.

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 Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander 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 45m
€55–194
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
€33–58
Drive 465.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Mannheimcar 465.3 km
4h 40m
€83–119
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
€123–318
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mannheim Hbftrain Nightjet
7h
€55–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, ZOBbus
9h 38m
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
€132–341
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 34m
€111–281
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
€148–407
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Merzig to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 15m
€108–303

Rotterdam to Mannheim by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 5h 45m. 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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