The average train between Arad and Rotterdam takes 25h 39m and the fastest train takes 22h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Arad and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Arad is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 25h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Arad to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.
Arad to Rotterdam train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Rotterdam train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
The distance between Arad and Rotterdam is 1,378.5 km. The road distance is 1,816 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Rotterdam Centraal via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 20h 36m.