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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Rotterdam is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Rotterdam via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Strasbourg and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Alsace to Rotterdam?

The distance between Alsace and Rotterdam is 912 km. The road distance is 568 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Alsace to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Rotterdam bus from?

Alsace to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Rotterdam train from?

Alsace to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Alsace to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Alsace to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Alsace to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Alsace to Rotterdam train arrive?

Alsace to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Rotterdam is 568 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Alsace to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Alsace to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Alsace to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 22m
€188–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 35m
€54–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Eindhoven Stationbus
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
10h 31m
€56–104
Drive 568 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Rotterdamcar 568 km
6h 11m
€103–148
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 42m
€126–349
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 24m
€173–385
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 22m
€178–453
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 4m
€169–498
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 15m
€149–407
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LUX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 56m
€152–416
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 46m
€159–476

Alsace to Rotterdam by train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 912.1 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Rotterdam Centraal via Strasbourg and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Colmar to Rotterdam twice daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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