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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rotterdam is to bus via Dover which costs €55 - €100 and takes 16h 45m.

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 36m and costs €160 - €700.

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 and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs €130 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 29m and costs €130 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 16h 45m.

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 3:24 PM in Chester and 4:24 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 814+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Chester to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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 29m
€134–714
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
16h 50m
€47–176
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Rotterdam Central Station814
16h 45m
€57–100
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 19m
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 11m
€73–262
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 26m
€156–230
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 39m
€73–252
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
4h 36m
€163–693
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 52m
€101–323
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 CS
6h 43m
€101–335
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 6m
€76–330

Chester to Rotterdam by train and foot

47Weekly Services

6h 29mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 796.8 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 16h 45m.

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