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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €130 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Hanover to Rotterdam?

The distance between Hanover and Rotterdam is 413 km. The road distance is 409.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Hanover to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Hanover to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam is to train via Enschede which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Hanover to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Hanover to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Hanover to Rotterdam train arrive?

Hanover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Rotterdam is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Hanover to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Hanover to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 851+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Hanover to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hanover 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 Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain Intercity
4h 55m
€62–182
Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N67 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 29m
€35–60
Drive 409.5 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Rotterdamcar 409.5 km
4h 7m
€74–107
Train to Bremen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 52m
€138–396
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain GoVolta
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
5h 27m
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
6h 33m
€83–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1361 / ...
8h 35m
€35–65
Fly from Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 59m
€177–360
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 58m
€188–501
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 26m
€151–425

Hanover to Rotterdam by train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.1 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Hengelo and Gouda in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Rotterdam via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 6h 29m.

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