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 €50 - €100 and takes 16h 30m.

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 40m and costs €170 - €410.

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 30m.

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 42m.

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 42m and costs €130 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 42m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 30m.

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 10:43 AM in Chester and 11:43 AM 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 842+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Chester to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 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 Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 42m
€130–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
16h 30m
€52–97
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
8h 23m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 6m
€73–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
9h 35m
€127–229
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 48m
€71–234
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 40m
€170–404
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 42m
€78–229
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 53m
€105–298
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 41m
€108–278

Chester to Rotterdam by train and foot

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6h 42mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 797 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria in around 16h 30m.

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