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

The cheapest way to get from Puttgarden to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puttgarden to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Puttgarden and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Puttgarden to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Puttgarden Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Lübeck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Puttgarden to Rotterdam?

The distance between Puttgarden and Rotterdam is 700 km. The road distance is 612.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Puttgarden to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train via Osnabrück which takes 9h 30m and costs €85 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Puttgarden to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puttgarden to Rotterdam bus from?

Puttgarden to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Puttgarden Bahnhof station.

Where does the Puttgarden to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Puttgarden to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Puttgarden to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Puttgarden to Rotterdam is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Puttgarden to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Puttgarden to Rotterdam by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden ferry terminal to Lübeck173 / ...
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe8 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amersfoort CentraalIce
5. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 30m
€89–239
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Lübeck ZOB/HauptbahnhofX85
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Utrecht
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
12h 2m
€55–167
Drive 612.8 km
1. Drive from Puttgarden to Rotterdam612.8 km
6h 30m
€109–158
Bus, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAM - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 6m
€130–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Lübeck ZOB/HauptbahnhofX85
2. Take the bus from Lübeck to Rotterdam Central StationN1386
12h 24m
€55–91
Bus, train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
4. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRE - AMS
5. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 53m
€155–481
Bus, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 49m
€163–372
Bus, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAM - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
9h 20m
€153–391
Ferry, train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the ferry from Puttgarden to Rodby
2. Take the train from Nykøbing F St. to København H
3. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CPH - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 32m
€167–428

Puttgarden to Rotterdam by bus and train

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9h 30mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.3 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Puttgarden Bahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station via Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof and Lübeck in around 12h 24m.

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