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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Rotterdam?

The distance between Stuttgart and Rotterdam is 620 km. The road distance is 580.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Rotterdam is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Stuttgart to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Stuttgart to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
5h 20m
€66–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
12h 17m
€46–82
Drive 580.1 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Rotterdamcar 580.1 km
6h 4m
€103–149
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 18m
€120–291
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
6h 53m
€73–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
14h 44m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 48m
€134–359
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 14m
€136–383
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 13m
€119–335

Stuttgart to Rotterdam by train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 619.9 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht Centraal once daily. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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