There are 7 ways to get from Kerpen to Rotterdam by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Brussels • 4h 58m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 14m
5 alternative options
Bus via Düsseldorf • 6h 58m
Train • 7h 1m
Drive • 2h 37m
Train to Dusseldorf, fly, train • 4h 18m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train • 5h 19m
Kerpen to Rotterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerpen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kerpen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Kerpen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Kerpen Sindorf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Köln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Kerpen and Rotterdam is 378 km. The road distance is 245.4 km.
The best way to get from Kerpen to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €450.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Kerpen to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Kerpen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Kerpen to Rotterdam is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 58m.
Kerpen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Thalys, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerpen to Rotterdam is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Kerpen to Rotterdam.
- Distance: 378.1 km
- Duration: 4h 58m
What companies run services between Kerpen, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Kerpen to Rotterdam via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19 - €27 and the journey takes 3h 45m. RegioJet also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €450
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €480
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €50
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €38 - €43
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €80
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €65 - €90
- Premium
- €90 - €120
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €90
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €40 - €60
- Comfort
- €45 - €65
- Premium
- €65 - €90
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26 - €60
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €26 - €40
- Comfort
- €28 - €40
- Premium
- €45 - €60
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €200 - €310
- Standard
- €45 - €95
- Standard Premier
- €100 - €140
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- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Horrem to Neuss Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Horrem to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €65
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €26 - €40
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €45 - €65
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €9 - €14
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €16 - €24
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €19 - €28
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €30 - €50
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leverkusen to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Rotterdam Conradstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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