There are 5 ways to get from Trier to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 49m€72–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
7h 50m€24–42Drive 336.8 km
- Drive from Trier to Rotterdamcar 336.8 km
3h 47m€59–86Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
7h 11m€49–72Train #2
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re11 / ...
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Nightjet
7h 13m€69–197
Trier to Rotterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trier to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Luxembourg and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Trier and Rotterdam is 417 km. The road distance is 336.8 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Trier to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Trier to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.
Trier to Rotterdam train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €12–19
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €20–29
- 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €20–29
- 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–24
- 1st Class
- €26–40
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €40–60
- Comfort
- €45–65
- Premium
- €65–90
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- 1st Class
- €100–170
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Trier central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Trier to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Trier to Rotterdam train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Rotterdam is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Trier to Rotterdam.
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