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

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Hildesheim and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Hildesheim station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim central bus station and arriving at Rotterdam via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

The distance between Hildesheim and Rotterdam is 458 km. The road distance is 422.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Hildesheim to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Rotterdam train from?

Hildesheim to Rotterdam train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Hildesheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Hildesheim to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hildesheim to Rotterdam train arrive?

Hildesheim to Rotterdam train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Herford station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Rotterdam is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Hildesheim to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
6h 35m
€88–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N67
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 57m
€31–56
Drive 422.9 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdamcar 422.9 km
4h 30m
€76–110
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 55m
€184–383
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 56m
€64–113
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 7m
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 49m
€156–413
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 19m
€193–436
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 9m
€152–427

Hildesheim to Rotterdam by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 457.9 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Rotterdam via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 7h 57m.

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