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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Munich to Rotterdam?

The distance between Munich and Rotterdam is 855 km. The road distance is 799.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €85 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Munich to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Rotterdam train from?

Munich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Munich to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Munich to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Rotterdam train arrive?

Munich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Munich to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Rotterdam is 799 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Munich to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 835+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Munich to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car 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
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 23m
€89–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
13h 5m
€55–95
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
11h 10m
€62–285
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Rotterdamcar
6h 56m
€189–249
Drive 799.4 km
1. Drive from Munich to Rotterdamcar 799.4 km
7h 42m
€143–206
Fly Munich International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MUC - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 45m
€113–265
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane INN - RTM
5h 34m
€248–764
Fly Munich International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 6m
€130–304
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane SZG - RTM
5h 28m
€209–780
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane INN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 16m
€153–378
Fly Munich International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
6h 54m
€107–284

Munich to Rotterdam by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 855 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 13h 5m.

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