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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to train and bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Europe to Rotterdam?

The distance between Europe and Rotterdam is 579 km. The road distance is 474.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Europe to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Rotterdam train from?

Europe to Rotterdam train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Where does the Europe to Rotterdam train arrive?

Europe to Rotterdam train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Europe to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Rotterdam is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Europe to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 831+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Europe to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Europe to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 34m
€61–133
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 023
10h
€45–74
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 5m
€45–132
Drive 474.4 km
1. Drive from Europe to Rotterdamcar 474.4 km
4h 36m
€87–126
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
10h 32m
€81–179

Europe to Rotterdam by bus and train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578.8 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Europe and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Rotterdam Centraal via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, and Amersfoort Centraal in around 8h 34m.

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