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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Roskilde is to bus which costs 550 kr - 1000 kr and takes 15h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Roskilde is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs 750 kr - 2000 kr.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Roskilde?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Roskilde. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Roskilde St. via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Ringsted St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Roskilde?

The distance between Rotterdam and Roskilde is 729 km. The road distance is 897.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Roskilde without a car is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs 950 kr - 2600 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Rotterdam to Roskilde, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Roskilde train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Roskilde?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Roskilde is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs 950 kr - 2600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 550 kr - 1000 kr and takes 15h 9m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Roskilde train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Roskilde?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Roskilde is 898 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Rotterdam to Roskilde.

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

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Where can I stay near Roskilde?

There are 296+ hotels available in Roskilde.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Roskilde by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Roskilde St.train
5h 22m
kr 770–1,935
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N844
15h 9m
kr 580–955
Train
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 Osnabrück Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Ringsted St.train Ece / ...
12h 23m
kr 961–2,526
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Hamburgbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Høje Taastrup St.train 083
14h 48m
Drive 897.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Roskildecar 897.9 km
9h 7m
kr 1,198–1,730
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRU - CPH
6h 45m
kr 1,025–2,513
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Ringsted St.train
7h 48m
kr 1,357–3,126

Rotterdam to Roskilde by train

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12h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 729.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Roskilde, Denmark?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Roskilde St. via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, and Ringsted St. in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen Busterminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost kr 500–900 and the journey takes 14h 20m.

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