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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Stade is to train which costs €60 - €150 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Stade is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €130 - €430.

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 Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

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 via Osnabrück which takes 7h 22m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 Gouda station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Stade?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Stade is to train via Osnabrück which takes 7h 22m and costs €75 - €200. 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 Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Stade?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Stade is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Rotterdam to Stade.

Where can I stay near Stade?

There are 406+ hotels available in Stade.

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

There are 10 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 via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stadetrain Re
7h 22m
€79–199
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stadetrain Re
7h 23m
€64–146
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 Stadetrain Re
9h 20m
Drive 458.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Stadecar 458.2 km
5h 10m
€82–119
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stadetrain
5h 27m
€105–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Zeven Busbahnhofbus 630
3. Take the bus from Zeven Busbahnhof to Bf. Stadebus
10h 33m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stadetrain
4h 50m
€134–426
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Harburgtrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stadetrain
6h 24m
€192–486
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
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 Stadetrain
6h 33m
€99–291
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
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stadetrain
7h 44m
€120–278

Rotterdam to Stade by train

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Distance: 547.4 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Stade via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg-Harburg in around 7h 22m. 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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