What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €140 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Timmendorfer Strand?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Timmendorfer Strand. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Timmendorfer Strand ZOB via Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Timmendorfer Strand?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Timmendorfer Strand via Amersfoort Centraal, Hannover Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Lübeck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand?

The distance between Rotterdam and Timmendorfer Strand is 636 km. The road distance is 542.9 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €75 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lübeck station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand train arrive?

Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand is 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand.

Where can I stay near Timmendorfer Strand?

There are 5172+ hotels available in Timmendorfer Strand.

Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand 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 Amersfoort Centraal
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Osnabrück HbfIce
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck HbfRe8 / ...
8h 53m
€77–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LübeckN1386
11h 3m
€37–78
Drive 542.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand542.9 km
5h 53m
€97–140
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 Lübeck Hbf
5h 37m
€122–311
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraal
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hannover HbfIce
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf20 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck HbfRe8 / ...
8h 58m
€94–285
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Hamburg - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck-Travemünde StrandRe8
11h 56m
€49–106
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 Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
5h 32m
€144–447
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 Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
6h 23m
€177–432
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
6h 36m
€134–339

Rotterdam to Timmendorfer Strand by train and bus

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8h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 636.4 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Timmendorfer Strand, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Timmendorfer Strand ZOB via Amersfoort Centraal, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, Lübeck Hbf, and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lübeck once daily. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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