The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal without transferring at least once.
ICE 596 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 · ICE 2242:49 PM6h51Stuttgart Hbf9:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$871One-way4 transfers
ICE 516 · IC 1941 · 10628 · 200903:49 PM6h55Stuttgart Hbf10:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$1071One-way5 transfers
ICE 518 · IC 2012 · ICE 106 · 200861:49 PM6h55Stuttgart Hbf8:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$1131One-way5 transfers
ICE 916 · ICE 122 · IC 28642:26 PM5h14Stuttgart Hbf7:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1241One-way2 transfers
ICE 224 · IC 28724:26 PM5h14Stuttgart Hbf9:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1241One-way1 transfer
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 284810:26 AM5h14Stuttgart Hbf3:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$2661One-way2 transfers
ICE 1012 · ICE 128 · IC 28408:26 AM5h14Stuttgart Hbf1:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$2661One-way2 transfers
ICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 285612:26 PM5h14Stuttgart Hbf5:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1491One-way2 transfers
ICE 916 · ICE 122 · IC 28642:26 PM5h14Stuttgart Hbf7:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1241One-way2 transfers
ICE 224 · IC 28724:26 PM5h14Stuttgart Hbf9:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal costing on average $141 (€114).
A bus is $243 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal costing on average $304 (€246).
Other travel options to Rotterdam Centraal take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (5h 48m by train vs 5h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $141 (€114) compared to roughly $135 (€109) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 610 · ICE 1645 · 10620 · 20082 | 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h55 | 6:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 918 · ICE 1228 · ICE 122 · IC 2864 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h14 | 7:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 · 20082 · IC 3564 | Delayed 10:53 AM 12:49 PMStuttgart Hbf | 5h55 | 6:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 518 · IC 2012 · ICE 106 · 20086 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h55 | 8:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 916 · ICE 122 · IC 2864 | Delayed 12:39 PM 2:26 PMStuttgart Hbf | 5h14 | 7:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 916 · ICE 28 · ICE 224 · IC 2872 | Delayed 12:39 PM 2:26 PMStuttgart Hbf | 7h14 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 · 20086 · IC 3572 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h55 | 8:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 516 · IC 1941 · 10628 · 20090 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h55 | 10:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 224 · IC 2872 | 4:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h14 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 · 20090 · IC 3580 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h55 | 10:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 514 · ICE 1649 · 10632 · 20094 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h07 | 12:56 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 912 · ICE 120 · IC 2880 | On time 6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h14 | 11:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
ICE 1012 · ICE 128 · IC 2840 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h14 | 1:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1012 · ICE 1020 · ICE 126 · IC 2848 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h14 | 3:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 · 20074 · IC 3548 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h55 | 2:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 612 · IC 1947 · 10616 · 20078 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h55 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5 transfers | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 2848 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h14 | 3:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 926 · ICE 124 · IC 2856 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h14 | 5:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 · 20078 · IC 3556 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h55 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€54) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 16:49. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (483 km) distance in 5h 41m.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€54) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 41m |
First train 6:26 AM |
Last train 4:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Rotterdam Centraal from $44 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
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