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Trip Summary
13 trains operate daily from Rotterdam to Villingen-Schwenningen. The train trip from Rotterdam to Villingen-Schwenningen is usually about 11 hours and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 54 minutes.
| Distance | 320 mi (515 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 54m |
| Lowest price | $69.05 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Rotterdam to Villingen-Schwenningen?
2 train services operate from Rotterdam to Villingen-Schwenningen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 10 | 10h 58m | $166.12 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 11h 54m | $111.64 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Rotterdam to Villingen-Schwenningen start from $69, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Villingen-Schwenningen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Rotterdam leaves from Rotterdam Zuid . And in Villingen-Schwenningen trains arrive at Villingen-Schwenningen Hammerstatt .
From Rotterdam to Villingen-Schwenningen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Villingen-Schwenningen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 54 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Rotterdam and Villingen-Schwenningen is approximately 320 miles, or 515 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 54 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Rotterdam to Villingen-Schwenningen tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Rotterdam at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 13 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Villingen-Schwenningen to Rotterdam.
City Information
Rotterdam
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With origins as a small fishing village in the 13th century, Rotterdam is now the largest port in Europe. The city's unique architecture attracts visitors from all over the world, with its many angular and glass buildings standing out among much of Europe's old-world architectural style. Rotterdam is worth visiting on its own, or travel on an entire tour of 8 Dutch cities.
The exciting contemporary feel of Rotterdam extends into its art and design scene, home to many modern art galleries and Groos, a vast and eclectic concept store selling pieces by Rotterdam-based designers. For a more traditional art museum, visit the Museum van Boijmans Beuningen, one of Europe's finest art galleries displaying works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Magritte.
Rotterdam is also home to a growing food scene, and visitors can experience this in the impressive Markthal. With over 100 stalls and restaurants, the Markthal is the best place for visitors to sample authentic local cuisine.
Getting to Rotterdam is simple, whether by sea, air, rail, or road. Several airlines fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and a convenient shuttle bus offers frequent transport to the city. Rotterdam's Centraal Station also provides international train services across Europe, and FlixBus offers convenient travel from various locations throughout the continent. In addition, you can take a ferry to Rotterdam from Hull in the UK and experience the city's famous port first-hand.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Rotterdam?
Main departure station: Rotterdam Zuid
There is one train station in Rotterdam.
All train stations in Rotterdam:
Rotterdam Zuid
Where is the train station in Villingen-Schwenningen?
Main arrival station: Villingen-Schwenningen Hammerstatt
Villingen-Schwenningen receives travelers from Rotterdam at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Villingen-Schwenningen:
Villingen-Schwenningen Hammerstatt
Schwenningen(Neckar)
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