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 7h 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 31m 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 7h 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 Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

The distance between Hildesheim and Rotterdam is 449 km. The road distance is 420.9 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 17m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 17m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 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 Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Herford station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Rotterdam is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 - 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelo77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to GoudaIntercity
6h 17m
€91–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN67
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
7h 43m
€36–58
Drive 420.9 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Rotterdam420.9 km
4h 31m
€74–107
Train to Bremen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 33m
€166–494
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to HerfordRb
2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hengelo
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 54m
Train via Löhne
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Loehne(Westf)Rb
2. Take the train from Löhne, Remarqueplatz/Bhf to Rheine, Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Rheine to Amersfoort CentraalIce
4. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 50m
Fly from Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAJ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 39m
€168–419
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 12m
€149–423
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 17m
€168–442

Hildesheim to Rotterdam by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448.7 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 7h 43m.

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