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 7m.

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 24m 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 Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Rotterdam?

The distance between Stuttgart and Rotterdam is 618 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 16m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 16m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 12h 7m.

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?

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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 CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam AlexanderIntercity
5h 16m
€101–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central StationN93 / ...
12h 7m
€56–78
Drive 580.1 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Rotterdam580.1 km
6h 2m
€104–149
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 24m
€118–299
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenbosch47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam BlaakIntercity
6h 54m
€75–352
Train via Eindhoven
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe HbfRe
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoven43N
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 50m
€66–222
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 54m
€140–371
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 19m
€144–393
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 10m
€108–305

Stuttgart to Rotterdam by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.6 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander in around 5h 16m. 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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