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 €55 - €80 and takes 12h 8m.

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 25m and costs €110 - €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 21m.

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 21m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 21m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 12h 8m.

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 2m 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?

There are 816+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Stuttgart to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 CentraalIce
5h 21m
€101–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central StationN93 / ...
12h 8m
€56–78
Drive 580.1 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Rotterdam580.1 km
6h 2m
€103–149
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 25m
€118–299
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to 's-HertogenboschIce
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam BlaakIntercity
6h 51m
€78–351
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbf42 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Venlo
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaak
8h 22m
€111–265
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 55m
€137–371
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NUE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 22m
€146–388

Stuttgart to Rotterdam by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht Centraal twice daily. Tickets cost €85–300 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €50–70 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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