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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bremerhaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bremerhaven Elbinger Platz via Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bremerhaven Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven is 465 km. The road distance is 400.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 8m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bremerhaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bremerhaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 8m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bremerhaven bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Bremerhaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oldenburg central bus station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bremerhaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bremerhaven is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven.

Where can I stay near Bremerhaven?

There are 2297+ hotels available in Bremerhaven.

Rotterdam to Bremerhaven - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven 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 Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain Rs2
6h 8m
€68–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Bremenbus
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven-Wulsdorftrain Rs2
7h 47m
Drive 400.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bremerhavencar 400.2 km
4h 26m
€72–104
Train, fly to Bremen Airport
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 Bremerhaven Hbftrain
3h 41m
€122–428
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain Rs2
6h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Oldenburg central bus stationbus N1386
2. Take the bus from Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB to Bremerhaven Elbinger Platzbus 440
8h 1m
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
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 Bremen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
5h 20m
€194–498

Rotterdam to Bremerhaven by train

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6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 464.7 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bremerhaven Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Bremen Hbf in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bremerhaven Elbinger Platz via Oldenburg central bus station and Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB in around 8h 1m.

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