The average train between Dresden and Rotterdam takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at S Südkreuz Bhf and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Rotterdam station via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
Dresden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
Dresden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Dresden to Rotterdam train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Rotterdam is 647.9 km. The road distance is 846 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Rotterdam Centraal via S Südkreuz Bhf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 9h 4m.