The average train between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven. 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 hourly between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Bremerhaven at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven? 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 Rotterdam to Bremerhaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Bremerhaven station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Rotterdam to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bremerhaven Hbf station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven is 330 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bremerhaven Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Bremen Hbf in around 6h 5m.