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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Germany is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Germany is to train and fly which takes 2h 41m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Germany. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Reichartstr.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Germany. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Germany?

The distance between Rotterdam and Germany is 241 km. The road distance is 689.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Germany without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €100 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Rotterdam to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Germany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Germany train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Germany?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Germany is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Germany bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Germany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Germany is 690 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Rotterdam to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Germany.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Germany by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2h 41m
€118–329
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Berlin HbfEuropean Sleeper
9h 1m
€32–113
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to HilversumIntercity direct
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin HbfIce
7h 21m
€109–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationN131 / ...
10h 47m
€36–93
Drive 689.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Berlin689.6 km
6h 22m
€121–175
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)AMS - HAM
4h
€98–321
Train via Amersfoort
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort CentraalIntercity direct
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Berlin-SpandauIce
7h 30m
€103–341

Rotterdam to Germany by train

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Distance: 241.3 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Berlin Südkreuz train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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