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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Tallinn is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 39h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Tallinn is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Tallinn?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Tallinn station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Tallinn Bus Station via Riga Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Tallinn?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Tallinn. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kitsekula via Hilversum, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Kraków Główny and Vilnius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 3m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Tallinn?

The distance between Rotterdam and Tallinn is 1526 km. The road distance is 2030.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Tallinn without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 43m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rotterdam to Tallinn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Tallinn bus from?

Rotterdam to Tallinn bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Tallinn train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Tallinn?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Tallinn is to bus which takes 39h 54m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €550 and takes 41h 3m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Tallinn bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Tallinn bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Rīgas SAO station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Tallinn?

Tallinn is 1h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 5:56 PM in Rotterdam and 6:56 PM in Tallinn.

Where does the Rotterdam to Tallinn train arrive?

Rotterdam to Tallinn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hilversum station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Tallinn?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Tallinn is 2031 km. It takes approximately 25h 26m to drive from Rotterdam to Tallinn.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Tallinn?

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Where can I stay near Tallinn?

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Rotterdam to Tallinn - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Tallinn by train, plane, bus, night train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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 Lennart Meri International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane AMS - TLL
4h 57m
€101–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rīgas SAObus
2. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Stationbus Lux Express 14 / ...
39h 54m
€55–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
30h 43m
€170–545
Train, night train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralnighttrain En
4. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Tallinncarferry
37h 20m
€189–489
Drive 2,030.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Tallinncar 2,030.7 km
25h 26m
€360–520
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane BRU - TLL
5h 58m
€97–297
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Helsinki Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane AMS - HEL
3. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
8h 34m
€112–398
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Kraków Głównytrain 96 / ...
5. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain 144
6. Take the train from Vilnius to Kitsekulatrain 181
41h 3m
€210–520

Rotterdam to Tallinn by train, foot, and bus

15Weekly Services

30h 43mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,526 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Tallinn, Estonia?

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Tallinn Bus Station via Rīgas SAO and Riga Central Bus Station in around 39h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kitsekula via Hilversum, S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin, Kraków Główny, and Vilnius in around 41h 3m.

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