How to travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam

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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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$139

Average price

$59

Average price

Cheapest

6h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 17m

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13h 36m

Average total duration

13h 6m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $59 (€47).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 6h 17m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 13h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Rotterdam among Omio's users.

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from Stuttgart to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 AM10h30
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 AM10h30
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH135+Brussels AirlinesLH5576
    2:30 PM3h00
    Stuttgart Airport
    5:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $4811One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 3637 · ICD 1853
    8:26 AM5h41
    Stuttgart Hbf
    2:07 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $1971One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 156 · IC 3645 · ICD 1861
    10:26 AM5h41
    Stuttgart Hbf
    4:07 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $1971One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · ICE 158 · IC 2842
    8:26 AM5h44
    Stuttgart Hbf
    2:10 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $1971One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:40 AM11h50
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    9:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM12h30
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    7:10 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM12h05
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    6:45 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX1165 · LX728+NS International | IC Brussel3248
    10:40 AM5h47
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:27 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $4201One-way
    2 transfers
  • SwissLX1165 · LX728+NS International | IC Brussel3550
    10:40 AM5h57
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:37 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $4201One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH133 · LH992+NS International | IC Brussel3248
    10:50 AM5h37
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:27 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $4221One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Stuttgart to Rotterdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $59 (€47).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 6h 17m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 30m.

Bus takes on average 13h 6m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is approximately 300 miles (483 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Rotterdam:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stuttgart to Rotterdam:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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