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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Horst is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 38m.

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 11m and costs €120 - €400.

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 Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

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 which takes 7h 20m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Horst?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Horst is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 38m.

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 28m to drive from Rotterdam to Horst.

Where can I stay near Horst?

There are 409+ hotels available in Horst.

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 20m
€61–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 075 / ...
10h 38m
€37–73
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
9h 10m
Drive 506.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Horstcar 506.1 km
5h 28m
€89–128
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
€104–338
Train via Deventer
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Deventertrain
2. Take the train from Deventer to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 52m
€75–159
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 11m
€128–399
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
€100–315
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 49m
€161–444
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 26m
€132–354

Rotterdam to Horst by train

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Distance: 556 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Horst(Holst) via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Horst(Holstein) Am Markt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg Hbf, Elmshorn, and Bf. Elmshorn in around 10h 38m.

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