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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Solingen is to bus via Düsseldorf central bus station which costs €13 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.

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 46m and costs €40 - €65.

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 Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

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 Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

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 47m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 Alexander 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 47m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf central bus station, which costs €13 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.

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 46m to drive from Rotterdam to Solingen.

Where can I stay near Solingen?

There are 1894+ hotels available in Solingen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Solingen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf HbfIce / ...
4h 47m
€42–111
Bus via Düsseldorf central bus station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN1361 / ...
5h 38m
€13–50
Drive 237.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Solingen237.6 km
2h 46m
€43–62
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
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Solingen Mitte
3h 41m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to VenloIntercity
2. Take the train from Venlo to Wuppertal-VohwinkelSneltrein RE13 / ...
5h 36m
€53–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Leverkusen268
6h 56m
€22–45

Rotterdam to Solingen by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Solingen Mitte via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Düsseldorf central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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