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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Stade is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Stade is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Stade?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Stade. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bf. Stade via Bremen Hauptbahnhof and Zeven Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Stade?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Stade. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Stade via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Stade?

The distance between Rotterdam and Stade is 547 km. The road distance is 458.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Stade without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Stade bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Stade train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Stade?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Stade is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Stade bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Stade bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Stade train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Stade?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Stade is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Rotterdam to Stade.

Where can I stay near Stade?

There are 518+ hotels available in Stade.

Rotterdam to Stade - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Stade 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 Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to HengeloIce
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbf
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg43 / ...
5. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to StadeRe
7h 7m
Drive 458.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Stade458.2 km
5h 8m
€81–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bremen Fernbusterminal
2. Take the bus from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Zeven Busbahnhof630
3. Take the bus from Zeven Busbahnhof to Bf. Stade
10h 33m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stade
5h 27m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde388
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Bremen - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to StadeRe
12h 58m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburg
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stade
4h 51m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburg
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stade
5h 44m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stade
6h 50m

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 547.2 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Stade via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg-Harburg in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bf. Stade via Bremen Fernbusterminal, Bremen Hauptbahnhof, and Zeven Busbahnhof in around 10h 33m.

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