There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 2m
28€ - 64€
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 6m
13€ - 18€
4 alternative options
Train via Eindhoven • 4h 50m
42€ - 79€
Train, bus • 4h 59m
22€ - 44€
Drive • 2h 38m
30€ - 50€
Train, fly • 3h 45m
71€ - 225€
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International entry into Germany from Netherlands
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into Germany from Netherlands
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Wetter (Ruhr) is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Wetter (Ruhr) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Wetter (Ruhr) is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Netherlands from Germany.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) is to bus which costs 13€ - 19€ and takes 6h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) is to drive which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr). However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Wetter(Ruhr) via Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Wetter (Ruhr) is 210 km. The road distance is 256.9 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs 27€ - 65€.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr), including transfers.
Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs 27€ - 65€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 13€ - 19€ and takes 6h 6m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
- Distance: 209.6 km
- Duration: 4h 2m
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Wetter (Ruhr), Germany?
You can take a train from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) via Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) via Düsseldorf, Bochum, and Bochum Hbf in around 6h 6m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 440€
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 24€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 15€
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 24€
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 40€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 17€ - 24€
- 1st Class
- 28€ - 40€
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 35€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 13€ - 19€
- 1st Class
- 23€ - 35€
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 24€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 14€
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 24€
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 21€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 13€
- 1st Class
- 16€ - 21€
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- eurobahn.de
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Wetter(Ruhr)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Website
- National Express Rail
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 75€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 40€ - 55€
- Comfort
- 50€ - 70€
- Premium
- 50€ - 75€
- Phone
- +48 14 6 571 777
- linia@madeltrans.com.pl
- Website
- madeltrans.pl
Bus from Eindhoven Parking P1 to Essen Main Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 13€
- Schedules at
- madeltrans.pl
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Rotterdam, Conradstraat/Weena to Düsseldorf, Hbf., Worringer Str.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Düsseldorf to Bochum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 8€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr) is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Rotterdam to Wetter (Ruhr).
KLM offers flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
There are 379+ hotels available in Wetter (Ruhr). Prices start at 75€ per night.