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 15m.

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 50m and costs €140 - €410.

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 Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Hanover to Rotterdam?

The distance between Hanover and Rotterdam is 443 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 which takes 5h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 GoVolta, depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 15m.

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 GoVolta, arrive at Amersfoort Centraal 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?

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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 843+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain GoVolta
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
5h 25m
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 15m
€33–56
Drive 409.5 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Rotterdamcar 409.5 km
4h 7m
€72–104
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 58m
€165–372
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 28m
€63–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1361 / ...
8h 35m
€35–60
Train to Bremen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf 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 50m
€148–407
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 17m
€179–447
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf 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
6h 9m
€134–349

Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 443.2 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Amersfoort Centraal in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Rotterdam via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 6h 15m.

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