The average train between Hamburg Hbf and Rotterdam takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hamburg Hbf and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg Hbf is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Hamburg Hbf and Rotterdam is 413.8 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 6h 3m.