What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Seegarten and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rotterdam Centraal Station is 535 km. The road distance is 491.6 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €60 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus from?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station train from?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Viersen, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mönchengladbach central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station train arrive?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Book your Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Book your Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam Centraal Station?

There are 854+ hotels available in Rotterdam Centraal Station.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg and Rotterdam Centraal Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station - 11 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (Eurostar), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
6h 33m
€61–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Rotterdamrideshare 492.6 km
5h 22m
€32
Bus via Viersen
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus N94
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 1924
7h 50m
€43–72
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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 8m
€139–383
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m
€148–401
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 9m
€75–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
9h 10m
€45–80
Drive 491.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Stationcar 491.6 km
4h 50m
€88–127
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 39m
€149–377
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 13m
€101–346
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 49m
€163–557

Heidelberg to Rotterdam Centraal Station by tram, train, and foot

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 534.9 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Rotterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands?

You can take a vehicle from Heidelberg, Seegarten to Rotterdam Centraal Station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rotterdam Central Station via Mönchengladbach central train station in around 7h 50m.

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