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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Ulm to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ulm and Rotterdam is 708 km. The road distance is 673 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Ulm to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Rotterdam bus from?

Ulm to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Ulm to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Ulm to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Ulm to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Ulm to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Rotterdam is 673 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Ulm to Rotterdam.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ulm to Rotterdam?

Book your Ulm to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ulm 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 Ulm Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
6h 13m
€74–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93
11h 40m
€45–85
Drive 673 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Rotterdamcar 673 km
6h 41m
€121–174
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 17m
€128–312
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
7h 47m
€80–280
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Plochingentrain Re5
2. Take the train from Plochingen to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoventrain 43N
5. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 30m
€122–264
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MUC - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 6m
€129–325
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ulm 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
5h 47m
€143–401
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Donauwoerthtrain
2. Take the train from Donauwörth to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€137–388

Ulm to Rotterdam by train

9Weekly Trains

6h 13mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 707.9 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Ulm Hbf to Utrecht Centraal once daily. Tickets cost €65–170 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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