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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heidelberg to Rotterdam

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$585.24
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$954.19

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$356.23

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$559.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$120.86
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$29.26
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$29.26
Train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$41.98
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$33.08
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$29.26
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$89.06

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$35.62
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$26.72

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$48.35

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Heidelberg to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.77

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs $33.12 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Arnhem Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Heidelberg and Rotterdam is 529 km. The road distance is 516.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $65.22 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Rotterdam train from?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $65.22 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Rotterdam train arrive?

Heidelberg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Rotterdam is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Heidelberg to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 792+ hotels available in Rotterdam. Prices start at $60.60 per night.

Can I share a ride from Heidelberg to Rotterdam?

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