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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Esslingen is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Esslingen is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Esslingen via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Esslingen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Esslingen is 626 km. The road distance is 588.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Esslingen bus from?

Rotterdam to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Esslingen train from?

Rotterdam to Esslingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Esslingen is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Esslingen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Esslingen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Esslingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Esslingen is 589 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Rotterdam to Esslingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Esslingen?

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Rotterdam to Esslingen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Esslingen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Esslingentrain 47 / ...
7h 5m
€90–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus N93 / ...
11h 12m
€62–90
Drive 588.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Esslingencar 588.7 km
6h 12m
€109–157
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
4h 32m
€131–377
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Esslingentrain 47 / ...
8h 19m
€98–218
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Esslingentrain
10h 56m
€84–237
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingentrain
5h 57m
€146–351

Rotterdam to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 625.8 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Esslingen via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal 6 times a week. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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