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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund is to bus which costs €10 - €50 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Dortmund?

The distance between Rotterdam and Dortmund is 263 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund is to train via Duisburg which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €50 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Dortmund bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Dortmund is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Rotterdam to Dortmund.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1238+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Rotterdam to Dortmund - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 56m
€49–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N885 / ...
4h 15m
€10–50
Drive 250.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dortmundcar 250.9 km
2h 34m
€45–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
3h 10m
€125–405
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Dortmund Hbftrain Nightjet
4h
€41–139
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 29m
€59–231

Rotterdam to Dortmund by train

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Distance: 263.1 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dortmund Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dortmund central bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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