Stuttgart to Rotterdam train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Rotterdam

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Oct

Cheapest price on 23 Oct

£53

Average ticket price on 23 Oct

£94

Fastest journey on 23 Oct

5 h 14 m

Average journey duration on 23 Oct

5 h 40 m

Trains on 23 Oct

25

Distance

483 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stuttgart to Rotterdam will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.

Fast trains

To travel from Stuttgart to Rotterdam you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · ICE 1022 · 10610 · 20072
    6:267h19
    Stuttgart Hbf
    13:45Rotterdam Centraal
    £531One-way
    5 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402 · IC 3619 · ICD 1835
    0:548h43
    Stuttgart Hbf
    9:37Rotterdam Centraal
    £531One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402 · IC 3619 · IC 1126
    0:548h51
    Stuttgart Hbf
    9:45Rotterdam Centraal
    £531One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 616 · 10606 · 20068 · IC 3536
    5:495h56
    Stuttgart Hbf
    11:45Rotterdam Centraal
    £531One-way
    4 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 694 · ICE 204 · 10608 · 20070
    6:495h56
    Stuttgart Hbf
    12:45Rotterdam Centraal
    £621One-way
    5 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam

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Trains from Stuttgart to Rotterdam run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 483 km distance in 4h 49m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
483 km
Average train duration
5h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
4h 49m
First train
0:11
Last train
23:54
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Frequently asked questions about your Stuttgart to Rotterdam trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stuttgart to Rotterdam.

The cost of a train ticket from Stuttgart to Rotterdam can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £103.
The train journey from Stuttgart to Rotterdam covers a distance of 483 km and takes approximately 4h 49m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is 483 km.
The first train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam leaves at 0:11.
The last train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam departs at 23:54.
Trains from Stuttgart to Rotterdam run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stuttgart to Rotterdam.

Live departures

Stuttgart to Rotterdam train times

The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Rotterdam trains for today, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 514 · 10630 · 20092 · IC 3584
Delayed
15:52 17:51Stuttgart Hbf
5h53
23:44 Rotterdam Centraal
4 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 912 · ICE 120 · IC 2882
Delayed
16:41 18:26Stuttgart Hbf
5h44
0:10 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 592 · ICE 102 · ICE 528 · 20094
On time
18:49 Stuttgart Hbf
6h07
0:56 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes
Friday 23 October
Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402 · IC 3619 · ICD 18350:54 Stuttgart Hbf
8h43
9:37 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 698 · IC 60402 · IC 3619 · IC 11260:54 Stuttgart Hbf
8h51
9:45 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 618 · 10602 · 20064 · IC 35282:24 Stuttgart Hbf
7h21
9:45 Rotterdam Centraal4 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 616 · 10606 · 20068 · IC 35365:49 Stuttgart Hbf
5h56
11:45 Rotterdam Centraal4 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · ICE 220 · IC 3631 · ICD 1847
On time
6:26 Stuttgart Hbf
6h11
12:37 Rotterdam Centraal
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · ICE 1022 · 10610 · 20072
On time
6:26 Stuttgart Hbf
7h19
13:45 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · ICE 220 · IC 28434
On time
6:26 Stuttgart Hbf
6h13
12:39 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 694 · ICE 316 · ECD 9543
On time
6:49 Stuttgart Hbf
6h28
13:17 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 694 · ICE 204 · 10608 · 20070
On time
6:49 Stuttgart Hbf
5h56
12:45 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 614 · 10610 · 20072 · IC 35447:49 Stuttgart Hbf
5h56
13:45 Rotterdam Centraal4 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · ICE 128 · IC 28442
On time
8:26 Stuttgart Hbf
6h13
14:39 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · ICE 1020 · 10614 · 20076
On time
8:26 Stuttgart Hbf
7h19
15:45 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · ICE 128 · IC 3639 · ICD 1855
On time
8:26 Stuttgart Hbf
6h11
14:37 Rotterdam Centraal
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 692 · ICE 202 · 10612 · 20074
On time
8:49 Stuttgart Hbf
5h56
14:45 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 612 · IC 1947 · 10616 · 200789:49 Stuttgart Hbf
6h55
16:44 Rotterdam Centraal5 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 2848
On time
10:26 Stuttgart Hbf
5h14
15:40 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 926 · ICE 124 · IC 2856
On time
10:26 Stuttgart Hbf
7h14
17:40 Rotterdam Centraal
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 2858
On time
12:26 Stuttgart Hbf
5h44
18:10 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 228 · 10622 · 20084
On time
12:26 Stuttgart Hbf
7h18
19:44 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 3056 · IC 2056
On time
12:26 Stuttgart Hbf
5h29
17:55 Rotterdam Centraal
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 3655 · ICD 1871
On time
12:26 Stuttgart Hbf
6h11
18:37 Rotterdam Centraal
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 28458
On time
12:26 Stuttgart Hbf
6h13
18:39 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 228 · 10622 · 20084
On time
12:26 Stuttgart Hbf
7h19
19:45 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 598 · ICE 108 · 10620 · 20082
On time
12:49 Stuttgart Hbf
5h55
18:44 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 598 · ICE 108 · 10620 · 20082
On time
12:49 Stuttgart Hbf
5h56
18:45 Rotterdam Centraal
5 changes

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About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 49m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£30
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Stuttgart and Rotterdam

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There is no night train service from Stuttgart to Rotterdam.

Complete guide to Rotterdam

Things to do in Rotterdam

Discover the best of Rotterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam trip today.

  • Must visit

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Major museum with Dutch and European art from the Middle Ages to today. Visit for paintings, design and changing exhibitions in a landmark building.

  • Must visit

Kunsthal Rotterdam

Contemporary art museum in the Museumpark, known for bold installations, photography and fashion exhibitions in a striking silver building.

  • Recommended

Nederlands Fotomuseum

Museum on Dutch and international photography in former warehouse buildings on Wilhelminapier. Expect strong documentary and art photography shows.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but public transport is efficient and budget eats are easy to find.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or casual lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change for cafés is appreciated.

Plan your visit to Rotterdam

Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Rotterdam.

The train journey from Stuttgart to Rotterdam offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the picturesque Rhineland, charming German villages, and the industrial landscapes of the Netherlands.

FAQs: Stuttgart to Rotterdam train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Rotterdam 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Stuttgart to Rotterdam in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Rotterdam

Most Stuttgart to Rotterdam trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam Alexander. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Rotterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Stuttgart
Arrival train stations in Rotterdam

Which Stuttgart station do trains to Rotterdam leave from?

Trains from Stuttgart to Rotterdam leave from Stuttgart Hbf. The station is from Stuttgart city centre at Arnulf-Klett-Platz 2, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany.
Stuttgart HbfArnulf-Klett-Platz 2, 70173 Stuttgart, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre

Bus42, 40 · 3m · every ~25 min
SubwayU9, U1 · 1m · £3 · every ~25 min

Stuttgart Hbf train station facilities and services

Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.

Train stations for Stuttgart to Rotterdam

Check train stations information for Stuttgart and Rotterdam, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.

The train station in Stuttgart that goes to Rotterdam is Stuttgart Hbf, and it arrives at Rotterdam Centraal.

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