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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr is to bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Duisburg Friedrichsplatz via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ruhr is 208 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr without a car is to bus via Duisburg central train station which takes 3h 17m and costs €16 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ruhr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ruhr train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr is to bus via Duisburg central train station which takes 3h 17m and costs €16 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Arnhem, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ruhr bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ruhr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Ruhr is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Rotterdam to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2309+ hotels available in Ruhr.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ruhr by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Duisburg central train station
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Duisburg central train stationN885 / ...
3h 17m
€16–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
3h 27m
€11–15
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbf78 / ...
3h 41m
€39–78
Drive 198.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Ruhr198.2 km
2h 12m
€35–51
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2h 48m
€116–335
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 43m
€38–100

Rotterdam to Ruhr by bus

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Distance: 208.1 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Duisburg central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Duisburg Friedrichsplatz via Arnhem Centraal, Duisburg Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 41m.

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