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

The cheapest way to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 24h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Stockholm and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockholm to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Stockholm and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Stockholm to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Stockholm Central and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Rotterdam?

The distance between Stockholm and Rotterdam is 1244 km. The road distance is 1560.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 17h 44m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Rotterdam bus from?

Stockholm to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen station.

Where do I catch the Stockholm to Rotterdam train from?

Stockholm to Rotterdam train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Central station.

Train or bus from Stockholm to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam is to train which takes 17h 44m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 24h 20m.

Where does the Stockholm to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Stockholm to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Stockholm to Rotterdam train arrive?

Stockholm to Rotterdam train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stockholm to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockholm to Rotterdam is 1561 km. It takes approximately 16h 9m to drive from Stockholm to Rotterdam.

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

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

Book your Stockholm to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 817+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Stockholm to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ARN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 56m
€103–312
Train to Linköping City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstationtrain
2. Fly from Linköping City Airport (LPI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 48m
€76–436
Train
1. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
17h 44m
€152–269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Copenhagen Ingerslevsgadebus
2. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
5. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
23h
€285–406
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 305
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
19h 10m
€137–251
Fly Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ARN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 53m
€116–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386 / ...
24h 20m
€77–140
Drive 1,560.8 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Rotterdamcar 1,560.8 km
16h 9m
€273–394
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stockholm to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Rotterdamcar
16h 17m
€334–472

Stockholm to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 1,244.3 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Stockholm, Sweden and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Stockholm Central to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hengelo in around 17h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Rotterdam Central Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 24h 20m.

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