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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo and Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Hamburg?

The distance between Rotterdam and Hamburg is 517 km. The road distance is 471 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 27m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Hamburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Hamburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 27m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Hamburg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Hamburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Hamburg is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Rotterdam to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Hamburg?

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

Book your Rotterdam to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

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Rotterdam to Hamburg - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg 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 Osnabrück Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 27m
€63–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
8h 15m
€30–60
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
7h 50m
Drive 471 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Hamburgcar 471 km
5h 12m
€83–120
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 23m
€91–277
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Intercity direct
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain GoVolta GoVolta
6h 49m
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
5h 55m
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
5h 45m
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
6h 22m
€126–304
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
7h 23m
€147–384

Rotterdam to Hamburg by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 517.2 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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