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 €45 - €80 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Horst is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €85 - €130.

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 41m.

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 Enschede which takes 7h 41m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 Enschede which takes 7h 41m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 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 28m to drive from Rotterdam to Horst.

Where can I stay near Horst?

There are 422+ hotels available in Horst.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Horst by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 41m
€94–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
9h 40m
€46–76
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 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
6h 41m
€102–294
Train
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 6m
€108–236
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Intercity direct
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain GoVolta GoVolta
8h 9m
Subway, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train, line 6550 bus
1. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Stadhuis to 's-Gravenhage, Foreparksubway
2. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
5. Take the bus from Bf. Elmshorn to Horst(Holstein) Am Marktbus
7h 13m
Subway, bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train, line 6550 bus
1. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Stadhuis to 's-Gravenhage, Foreparksubway
2. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Elmshorntrain
6. Take the bus from Bf. Elmshorn to Horst(Holstein) Am Marktbus
7h 5m
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 40m
€133–334

Rotterdam to Horst by train

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7h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.1 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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