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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Hauptbf and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Universität and Stuttgart Airport Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Rotterdam?

The distance between Stuttgart and Rotterdam is 620 km. The road distance is 580 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Rotterdam bus from?

Stuttgart to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Rotterdam is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Stuttgart to Rotterdam.

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

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Stuttgart to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
5h 16m
€69–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
12h 35m
€53–94
Drive 580 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Rotterdamcar 580 km
6h 3m
€103–149
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 36m
€134–304
Train via Tilburg
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from Tilburg to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
5h 48m
€66–430
Train via 's-Hertogenbosch
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 47
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
6h 59m
€74–448
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from 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 6m
€149–448
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 32m
€168–490
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from 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 14m
€110–402

Stuttgart to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 620 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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