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 €30 - €70 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 12m 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 Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Magdeburg and Rotterdam is 557 km. The road distance is 545 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 13m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 13m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg, which costs and takes 7h 48m.

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 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Magdeburg to Rotterdam.

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 813+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Magdeburg to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Magdeburg to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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 56 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
7h 13m
€81–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325
9h 35m
€30–70
Bus via Duisburg
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
7h 48m
Drive 545 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Rotterdamcar 545 km
5h 12m
€96–139
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 29m
€156–510
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Münsterbus
2. Take the night train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 18m
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 48m
€105–268
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 35m
€158–424
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 41m
€113–352
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 9m
€126–419
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
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 Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CStrain
8h 12m
€121–386

Magdeburg to Rotterdam by train

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.8 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdeburg to Rotterdam Conradstraat via Mercatorstraße, Duisburg and Duisburg Portsmouthplatz in around 7h 48m.

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