How to travel from Rotterdam to Heidelberg

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Travel Information from Rotterdam to Heidelberg

Distance252 miles (407 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$28 - $29
Cheapest modeTrain • $28 (€25) • 5 h 59 min
Fastest modeTrain • $28 (€25) • 5 h 59 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 252 miles (407 km) by bus or train to Heidelberg from Rotterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Heidelberg.

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from Rotterdam to Heidelberg

How to get from Rotterdam to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:20PM11h40
Rotterdam
02:00AMHeidelberg
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
02:20PM11h40
Rotterdam
02:00AMHeidelberg
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:25AM8h50
Rotterdam
04:15PMHeidelberg
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:05AM11h10
Rotterdam
03:15PMHeidelberg
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:55PM12h05
Rotterdam
02:00AMHeidelberg
$621One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:50PM12h43
Rotterdam
10:33AMHeidelberg
$691One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Heidelberg

Travel to Heidelberg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Heidelberg.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Heidelberg from Rotterdam. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Heidelberg is a train with an average price of $28 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Heidelberg:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $29 (€26) from Rotterdam to Heidelberg.

The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Rotterdam is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 59 min.

Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:

Bus takes on average 9 h 40 min.

The distance from Rotterdam to Heidelberg is approximately 252 miles (407 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Heidelberg is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Rotterdam to Heidelberg as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rotterdam to Heidelberg:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Rotterdam, Zuidplein and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rotterdam to Heidelberg:

  • You can travel by bus to Heidelberg from Rotterdam with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Rotterdam to Heidelberg tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Rotterdam and Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or NS Domestic, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Rotterdam to Heidelberg tickets for $37 (€33) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Rotterdam to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Heidelberg with FlixBus.

Direct services to Heidelberg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Heidelberg often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Munich, Berlin or Stuttgart. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Heidelberg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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