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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Giesen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Giesen is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Giesen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Giesen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Giesen/Rathaus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Giesen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Giesen is 458 km. The road distance is 416.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Giesen without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 7h 15m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Rotterdam to Giesen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Giesen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Giesen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Giesen is to train via Enschede which takes 7h 15m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Giesen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Giesen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Giesen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Giesen is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Rotterdam to Giesen.

Where can I stay near Giesen?

There are 1477+ hotels available in Giesen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Giesen 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 Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
7h 15m
€73–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Hildesheim central bus stationbus N67
9h 2m
€33–59
Drive 416.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Giesencar 416.9 km
4h 21m
€75–108
Train, fly to Hannover Airport, line 21 bus
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 Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the bus from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB to Giesen/Rathausbus
4h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hannover Hbftrain GoVolta GoVolta
7h 47m
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
4. Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
8h 2m
€55–118
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 Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 27m
€158–417

Rotterdam to Giesen by train and bus

84Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.7 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Giesen, Lower Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Giesen/Rathaus via Gouda, Hengelo, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof, and Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Giesen/Rathaus via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Hildesheim central bus station, and Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB in around 9h 2m.

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