What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund Hbf and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund Hbf and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dortmund Hbf and Rotterdam is 254 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €45 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam bus from?

Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam train from?

Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

What is the time difference between Dortmund Hbf and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Dortmund Hbf. It is currently 5:23 AM in Dortmund Hbf and 6:23 AM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam train arrive?

Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam?

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or plane

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 Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 55m
€46–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
4h 10m
€16–28
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
3h 20m
€41–289
Drive 250.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdamcar 250.8 km
2h 33m
€44–64
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
6h 10m
€63–213
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
4h 57m

Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam by train

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3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Dortmund Hbf, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Gouda in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Pavluks Trans also services this route twice daily.

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