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 €45 - €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 - €150.

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 Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Magdeburg and Rotterdam is 557 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 7h 30m and costs €85 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 7h 30m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €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 Hauptbahnhof 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?

There are 848+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Magdeburg to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Magdeburg to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, 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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
7h 30m
€87–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325
9h 35m
€45–75
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Südviertel, Essenbus
2. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 51m
Drive 547.5 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Rotterdamcar 547.5 km
5h 10m
€99–143
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 47m
€135–385
Train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
9h 12m
€113–306
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf 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
5h 49m
€202–448
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf 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
5h 45m
€164–483
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 34m
€134–382
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Wittenberge, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Wittenberge 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 28m
€157–449

Magdeburg to Rotterdam by train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.6 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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