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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Friedrichshafen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Friedrichshafen via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Friedrichshafen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt and Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Friedrichshafen is 895 km. The road distance is 732.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €150 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen bus from?

Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen train from?

Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen is 733 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen?

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Where can I stay near Friedrichshafen?

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Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
8h 47m
€157–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Friedrichshafenbus FlixBus 006
15h 5m
€63–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus N93 / ...
2. Take the train from Esslingen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5
14h 9m
€77–150
Drive 732.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafencar 732.7 km
8h 1m
€134–193
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Romanshorntrain
4. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
6h 35m
€145–372
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5
10h 36m
€93–280
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Romanshorntrain
4. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
7h 40m
€121–311
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
6h 56m
€157–406
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane AMS - MUC
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
7h 20m
€150–408
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Romanshorntrain
5. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
8h 26m
€157–423
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
5h 59m
€147–459
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Romanshorntrain
5. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
9h 18m
€117–341

Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen by train

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 895.4 km
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Friedrichshafen via Zurich Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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