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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Altona is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Altona is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Altona. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Rathaus Altona via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Altona?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Altona. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Hamburg-Altona via Gouda, Hengelo and Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Altona?

The distance between Rotterdam and Altona is 523 km. The road distance is 469.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Altona without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 45m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Rotterdam to Altona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Altona bus from?

Rotterdam to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Altona train from?

Rotterdam to Altona train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Altona?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Altona is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 45m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Altona bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Altona train arrive?

Rotterdam to Altona train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Altona is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Rotterdam to Altona.

Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Altona.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Altona by train, bus, 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 Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
6h 45m
€75–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
8h 45m
€40–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Hamburgbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 23m
Drive 469.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Altonacar 469.3 km
5h 6m
€84–122
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
4h 10m
€94–277
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain Intercity direct
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hamburg-Bergedorftrain Ice
7h 11m
€58–152
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain
4h 29m
€128–383
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
5h 38m
€107–270
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
5h 39m
€187–487

Rotterdam to Altona by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.4 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Altona via Gouda, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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