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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs €150 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Frankfurt, 's-Hertogenbosch and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Esslingen and Rotterdam is 610 km. The road distance is 590.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 44m and costs €75 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Rotterdam bus from?

Esslingen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Rotterdam train from?

Esslingen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen station.

Train or bus from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 44m and costs €75 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h.

Where does the Esslingen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Esslingen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Esslingen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Rotterdam is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Esslingen to Rotterdam.

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There are 9 ways to get from Esslingen to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Bredatrain
4. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 44m
€78–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
12h
€58–98
Drive 590.2 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Rotterdamcar 590.2 km
6h 12m
€106–153
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 1m
€152–317
Train
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
7h 50m
€112–365
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
10h 18m
€120–491
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 28m
€170–438
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Esslingen 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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h
€168–507
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Nuernberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 33m
€166–378

Esslingen to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 610.1 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Rotterdam Centraal via Frankfurt, 's-Hertogenbosch, and Breda in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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