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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Solingen is to bus and train which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Solingen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Solingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Solingen Mühlenplatz via Düsseldorf Hbf and Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Solingen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Solingen Mitte via Utrecht Centraal and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Solingen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Solingen is 260 km. The road distance is 237.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Solingen without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 4h 20m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Rotterdam to Solingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Solingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Solingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Solingen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Solingen is to train via Utrecht which takes 4h 20m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Solingen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Solingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Solingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Solingen is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Rotterdam to Solingen.

Where can I stay near Solingen?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Solingen.

Rotterdam to Solingen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Solingen by train, bus, or car

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 Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 20m
€39–124
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Solingen Hbftrain S1
4h 34m
€19–27
Drive 237.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Solingencar 237.6 km
2h 47m
€42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bfbus S8
4h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Wuppertal-Vohwinkeltrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
5h 27m
€52–171

Rotterdam to Solingen by train

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Distance: 259.8 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Solingen Mitte via Utrecht Centraal and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Solingen Mühlenplatz via Düsseldorf central bus station, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf in around 4h 51m.

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