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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Emmerich, Arnhem Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Dresden to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dresden and Rotterdam is 888 km. The road distance is 751 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 30m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Dresden to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Rotterdam train from?

Dresden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dresden to Rotterdam is to train via Berlin which takes 7h 30m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Dresden to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Rotterdam train arrive?

Dresden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Rotterdam is 751 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Dresden to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Dresden to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, 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 via Berlin
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Emmerichtrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 30m
€124–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 023
12h 45m
€55–95
Drive 751 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Rotterdamcar 751 km
6h 57m
€134–193
Fly Dresden Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 18m
€198–487
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hammtrain 55
2. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
12h 26m
€155–342
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 25m
€136–356
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PRG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 10m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 17m
€132–353
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 52m

Dresden to Rotterdam by train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.4 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin Hbf, Hannover Hbf, Emmerich, Arnhem Centraal, and Utrecht Centraal in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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