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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Schengen is to bus via Luxembourg which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Schengen is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Schengen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Schengen, Ennen am Doref via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Schengen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Luxembourg via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Schengen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Schengen is 394 km. The road distance is 379.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Schengen without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Rotterdam to Schengen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Schengen bus from?

Rotterdam to Schengen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Schengen train from?

Rotterdam to Schengen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Schengen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Schengen is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Luxembourg, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Schengen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Schengen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Schengen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Schengen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Schengen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Schengen is 380 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Rotterdam to Schengen.

Where can I stay near Schengen?

There are 803+ hotels available in Schengen.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Schengen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
6h 15m
€80–154
Bus via Luxembourg
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1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 39m
€29–56
Drive 379.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Schengencar 379.7 km
3h 51m
€68–98
Train, fly, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Schengen, Ennen am Dorefbus
3h 57m
€107–329
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
7h 4m
€52–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Thionvillebus N760
7h 56m
€38–62

Rotterdam to Schengen by train and bus

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Distance: 393.6 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Schengen, Luxembourg?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schengen, Ennen am Doref via Bruxelles-Midi, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Luxembourg 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 10m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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