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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg central bus station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hbf, Emmerich, Arnhem Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Magdeburg and Rotterdam is 596 km. The road distance is 547.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Magdeburg to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Rotterdam train from?

Magdeburg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Rotterdam is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Rotterdam train arrive?

Magdeburg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Rotterdam is 547 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Magdeburg to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Magdeburg 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 Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Emmerichtrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 22m
€88–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325
9h 35m
€40–75
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Münster-Mittebus
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Utrecht Centraal stationbus
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 58m
Drive 547.5 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Rotterdamcar 547.5 km
5h 10m
€97–140
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
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
5h 32m
€192–405
Train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hammtrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
9h 44m
€111–239
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf 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
5h 27m
€164–460
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam Hbftrain
2. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 36m
€122–339
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Stendal Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Stendal Hbf 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 4m
€141–388

Magdeburg to Rotterdam by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 595.8 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hbf, Emmerich, Arnhem Centraal, and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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