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

The cheapest way to get from Stade to Rotterdam is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stade to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Stade and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Stade to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Stade, Teichstraße and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Zeven Busbahnhof and Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Stade and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Stade to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Stade and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg-Harburg, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Stade to Rotterdam?

The distance between Stade and Rotterdam is 547 km. The road distance is 455.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Stade to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Stade to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stade to Rotterdam bus from?

Stade to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), depart from Stade, Teichstraße station.

Where do I catch the Stade to Rotterdam train from?

Stade to Rotterdam train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Stade station.

Train or bus from Stade to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Stade to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Stade to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Stade to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), arrive at Zeven Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Stade to Rotterdam train arrive?

Stade to Rotterdam train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Stade to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Stade to Rotterdam is 456 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Stade to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 813+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Stade to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Stade to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg-HarburgRe
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Osnabrück Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelo
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht CentraalIce
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 35m
Drive 455.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stade to Rotterdam455.8 km
5h 11m
€81–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stade, Teichstraße to Zeven Busbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Zeven Busbahnhof to Bremen Hauptbahnhof630
3. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Rotterdam Central Station
10h 21m
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg-Harburg
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 17m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stade to Bremen HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Bremen - Bus Station to Utrecht
3. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom388
11h 31m
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg-Harburg
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Hannover Hbf
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAJ - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 48m
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 43m
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stade to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
7h 15m

Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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58 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 547.2 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Stade to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg-Harburg, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stade, Teichstraße to Rotterdam Central Station via Zeven Busbahnhof, Bremen Hauptbahnhof, and Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 10h 21m.

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