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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Horst is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Horst is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €120 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Horst?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Horst. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Horst(Holst) via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Horst?

The distance between Rotterdam and Horst is 556 km. The road distance is 506.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Horst without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 43m and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Rotterdam to Horst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Horst train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Horst?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Horst is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 43m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Horst train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Horst?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Horst is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Rotterdam to Horst.

Where can I stay near Horst?

There are 400+ hotels available in Horst.

Rotterdam to Horst - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Horst 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 / ...
7h 43m
€61–192
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain Int. Trein
8h 9m
€30–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
9h 40m
€42–99
Drive 506.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Horstcar 506.1 km
5h 27m
€90–130
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train, line 6550 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
4. Take the bus from Bf. Elmshorn to Horst(Holstein) Am Marktbus
5h 18m
€114–358
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 10m
€76–203
Bus via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 388
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 7m
€59–94
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 14m
€123–469
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
6h
€171–454
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train, line 6550 bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
4. Take the bus from Bf. Elmshorn to Horst(Holstein) Am Marktbus
6h 18m
€105–345
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
7h 39m
€139–362

Rotterdam to Horst by train

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7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.3 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Horst, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Horst(Holst) via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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