The average train between Roskilde and Rotterdam takes 15h 4m and the fastest train takes 12h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Roskilde 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 3 times a day between Roskilde and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roskilde is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Ringsted St. and take an average of 15h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Roskilde 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 Roskilde to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Roskilde station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
Roskilde to Rotterdam train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Ringsted St. station.
Roskilde to Rotterdam train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Roskilde to Rotterdam train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Roskilde and Rotterdam is 647.8 km. The road distance is 982 km.
You can take a train from Roskilde St. to Rotterdam Centraal via Ringsted St., Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 12h 9m.