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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Chester to Rotterdam?

The distance between Chester and Rotterdam is 797 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €130 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Chester to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rotterdam bus from?

Chester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rotterdam train from?

Chester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Chester to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €130 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Chester to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Chester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 7:06 PM in Chester and 8:06 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Chester to Rotterdam train arrive?

Chester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Chester to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 821+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Chester to Rotterdam - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Chester to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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 Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
6h 41m
€132–662
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
16h 3m
€47–167
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
8h 18m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 12m
€68–240
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 16m
€192–812
Bus via Chester Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
17h 8m
€49–175
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
9h 25m
€162–232
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 42m
€78–240
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
5h 1m
€158–664
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 41m
€91–282
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 31m
€104–309
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 56m
€141–332

Chester to Rotterdam by train and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 796.8 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Chester to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 16h 3m.

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