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 €95 - €180 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 taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs €290 - €550.

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, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Stockholm to Rotterdam?

The distance between Stockholm and Rotterdam is 1253 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 49m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 49m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 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 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 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Stockholm to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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

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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ARN - AMS
2. Take the taxi from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Rotterdamtaxi
5h 12m
€294–509
Bus
cheapest
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
€100–174
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 Goudatrain
17h 49m
€162–278
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
20h 27m
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 Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 38m
€120–337
Train to Linköping City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, taxi
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 taxi from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Rotterdamtaxi
7h 5m
€273–607
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Copenhagen Ingerslevsgadebus
2. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Dammtortrain Rj
3. Take the bus from Hamburg to Utrecht Centraal stationbus
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
24h 48m
Drive 1,560.8 km
1. Drive from Stockholm to Rotterdamcar 1,560.8 km
16h 9m
€282–407

Stockholm to Rotterdam by train

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17h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,253.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 17h 49m. 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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