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 €40 - €70 and takes 7h 41m.

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 26m 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 41m.

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 Ost and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

The distance between Hildesheim and Rotterdam is 451 km. The road distance is 425.2 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 24m and costs €80 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 41m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Rotterdam is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

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Hildesheim to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Hildesheim to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain Intercity
6h 24m
€81–296
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 41m
€41–70
Drive 425.2 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdamcar 425.2 km
4h 26m
€76–109
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h
€174–432
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 55m
€65–106
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain GoVolta
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
6h 57m
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 1m
€161–512
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 34m
€162–581

Hildesheim to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 451.1 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Hildesheim Ost to Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Rotterdam via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 7h 41m.

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