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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 2h 52m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct ferry between Colchester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct ferry from Colchester to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harwich International Port and arriving at Port of Hoek van Holland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Colchester to Rotterdam?

The distance between Colchester and Rotterdam is 389 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €170 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Colchester to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rotterdam bus from?

Colchester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rotterdam train from?

Colchester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Colchester to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €170 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Colchester to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Colchester to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 2:26 AM in Colchester and 3:26 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Colchester to Rotterdam train arrive?

Colchester to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

Book your Colchester to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Colchester to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 852+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Colchester to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

How to get fromColchester to Rotterdam

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, car, or car train

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

Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2h 52m
€139–413
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus
14h 27m
€51–104
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 23m
€170–319
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
10h 22m
€57–278
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
3h 55m
€197–397
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 49m
€186–644
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 47m
€147–440
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 44m
€75–284
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 46m
€52–247
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
5h 38m
€215–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
6h 46m
€90–175

Colchester to Rotterdam by train and subway

101Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Colchester to Rotterdam.

Launch map view

Distance: 388.8 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Rotterdam Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €45–260 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.