The average train between Hanover and Rotterdam takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 4 times a day between Hanover and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hanover 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 Hanover to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Hanover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Hanover to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GoVolta.
The distance between Hanover and Rotterdam is 361.9 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hengelo and Gouda in around 4h 54m.