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 €55 - €130 and takes 6h 43m.

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 23m and costs €140 - €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 36m.

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 Deventer and Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Stade?

The distance between Rotterdam and Stade is 531 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 6h 43m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 6h 43m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 36m.

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 Deventer station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Stade?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Stade is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Rotterdam to Stade.

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

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Where can I stay near Stade?

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Rotterdam to Stade - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
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1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Deventertrain
2. Take the train from Deventer to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Stadetrain Re
6h 43m
€59–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Bremenbus
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Stadetrain Rb
10h 10m
Drive 458.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Stadecar 458.2 km
5h 12m
€83–120
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 23m
€144–426
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 36m
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 2m
€130–303
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
5h 13m
€215–526
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stadetrain
6h 31m
€125–293
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
6h 50m
€125–301

Rotterdam to Stade by train

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Distance: 531.3 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Stade via Deventer and Hamburg-Harburg in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bf. Stade via Bremen Fernbusterminal, Bremen Hauptbahnhof, and Zeven Busbahnhof in around 10h 36m.

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