What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Berlin to Rotterdam?

The distance between Berlin and Rotterdam is 697 km. The road distance is 689.5 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Berlin to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Rotterdam bus from?

Berlin to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Rotterdam train from?

Berlin to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Berlin to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €210 - €750 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Berlin to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Berlin to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Berlin to Rotterdam train arrive?

Berlin to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Rotterdam is 689 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Berlin to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Rotterdam?

Book your Berlin to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Rotterdam?

Book your Berlin to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Berlin to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
6h 35m
€108–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N131 / ...
9h 20m
€30–70
Drive 689.5 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Rotterdamcar 689.5 km
6h 26m
€121–175
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BER - RTM
6h 25m
€213–712
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain Intercity
6h 42m
€90–229
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 9m
€93–297
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Den haagbus
6h 22m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 33m
€110–338
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
7h 22m
€105–366

Berlin to Rotterdam by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 697.3 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Amersfoort Centraal in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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