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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Hamburg takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 27m
Duration
517 km
Distance
€95
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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  1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain train
  2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain train
  3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
6h 18m
€70–201

Rotterdam to Hamburg train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Hamburg. 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 Hamburg at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 517 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 6h 18m.

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