The average train between Rotterdam and Germany takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Germany. 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 Rotterdam and Germany. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Germany at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Germany? 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 Germany. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Germany station via Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Rotterdam to Germany train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Germany train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Germany is 421.2 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf in around 7h 14m.