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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Rotterdam is to car ferry which costs €65 - €100 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs €110 - €380.

How far is it from Harwich to Rotterdam?

The distance between Harwich and Rotterdam is 419 km.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €110 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Harwich to Rotterdam, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Harwich and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Harwich. It is currently 8:43 AM in Harwich and 9:43 AM in Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Harwich to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Harwich to Rotterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, or car train

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 42m
€118–376
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
9h 27m
€67–100
Train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 12m
€111–446
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Harwich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
5h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Harwich to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
7h 11m
€108–172

Harwich to Rotterdam by train and bus

47Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Rotterdam Centraal via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, St Pancras International Station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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