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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 2h 55m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin Hbf and Deventer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Germany to Rotterdam?

The distance between Germany and Rotterdam is 241 km. The road distance is 689.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Germany to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Rotterdam bus from?

Germany to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Rotterdam train from?

Germany to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Germany to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Germany to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Germany to Rotterdam train arrive?

Germany to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Deventer station.

Can I drive from Germany to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Rotterdam is 689 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Germany to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 820+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Germany to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Germany to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 55m
€118–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N131 / ...
11h 22m
€33–63
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Deventertrain Ice
2. Take the train from Deventer to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 24m
€111–316
Drive 689.5 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Rotterdamcar 689.5 km
6h 26m
€120–174
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 4m
€93–323
Train via Amersfoort
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
7h 30m
€111–340
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 48m
€85–170

Germany to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 241.3 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin Hbf and Deventer in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Rotterdam Central Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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