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 €60 - €110 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 train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €130 - €310.

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 50m.

How far is it from Munich to Rotterdam?

The distance between Munich and Rotterdam is 851 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 50m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 50m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 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?

Book your Munich to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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?

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Munich to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Munich to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 50m
€94–206
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
11h 9m
€54–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
13h 5m
€60–110
Drive 799.4 km
1. Drive from Munich to Rotterdamcar 799.4 km
7h 42m
€145–209
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Rotterdamcar
9h 11m
€185–250
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MUC - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 52m
€134–306
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 25m
€133–293
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NUE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 17m
€158–427
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
7h 7m
€120–306

Munich to Rotterdam by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 850.6 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 13h 5m.

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