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 €35 - €60 and takes 8h 43m.

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 29m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Hildesheim and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Hildesheim station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim central bus station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

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 and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

The distance between Hildesheim and Rotterdam is 458 km. The road distance is 423 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 via Enschede which takes 6h 36m and costs €85 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 DB Bus, depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Rotterdam is to train via Enschede which takes 6h 36m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 43m.

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 DB Bus, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Rotterdam is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m 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

There are 8 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 via Enschede
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€88–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N67
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N93 / ...
8h 43m
€36–57
Drive 423 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdamcar 423 km
4h 29m
€73–105
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 48m
€152–434
Train
1. Take the train from Wunstorf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
6h 50m
€67–186
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 7m
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 54m
€179–399
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 15m
€142–423

Hildesheim to Rotterdam by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hengelo in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 8h 43m.

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