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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$139 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 36m Average total duration 13h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Rotterdam:
A bus is $81 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam costing on average $139 (€111).
A bus is $255 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Rotterdam costing on average $314 (€250).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Stuttgart to Rotterdam
How to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:35 AM10h30Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:35 AM10h30Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH135+
LH55762:30 PM3h00Stuttgart Airport5:30 PMBrussels Airport$4811One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 3637 · ICD 18538:26 AM5h41Stuttgart Hbf2:07 PMRotterdam Centraal$1971One-way3 transfers
ICE 1010 · ICE 156 · IC 3645 · ICD 186110:26 AM5h41Stuttgart Hbf4:07 PMRotterdam Centraal$1971One-way3 transfers
ICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 28428:26 AM5h44Stuttgart Hbf2:10 PMRotterdam Centraal$1971One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM11h50Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe9:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:40 PM12h30Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe7:10 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$651One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM12h05Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe6:45 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein$651One-way0 transfers
LX1165 · LX728+
324810:40 AM5h47Stuttgart Airport4:27 PMRotterdam Centraal$4201One-way2 transfers
LX1165 · LX728+
355010:40 AM5h57Stuttgart Airport4:37 PMRotterdam Centraal$4201One-way2 transfers
LH133 · LH992+
324810:50 AM5h37Stuttgart Airport4:27 PMRotterdam Centraal$4221One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Rotterdam:
A bus is $81 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam costing on average $139 (€111).
A bus is $255 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Rotterdam costing on average $314 (€250).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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