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 €60 - €100 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 4h 35m and costs €100 - €320.

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?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Berlin to Rotterdam?

The distance between Berlin and Rotterdam is 667 km. The road distance is 691.8 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 via Enschede which takes 7h 8m and costs €100 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 via Enschede which takes 7h 8m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €480 and takes 6h 10m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Rotterdam is 692 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 852+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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

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Train via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 8m
€109–425
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N131 / ...
9h 20m
€60–100
Drive 691.8 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Rotterdamcar 691.8 km
6h 22m
€123–177
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 35m
€101–318
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Trn
8h 29m
€120–250
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Utrecht Centraaltrain GoVolta
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
10h 16m
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BER - RTM
6h 10m
€193–471
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
5h 58m
€98–311
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
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 32m
€116–293

Berlin to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 667.2 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hengelo in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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