Hamburg to Rotterdam Trains

Hamburg to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Rotterdam takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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.

7h 32m
Duration: 517 km
Distance: €95
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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6h 3m

€74–168

Hamburg to Rotterdam train times

Trains run twice daily between Hamburg and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:45 PM → 7:57 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 9:57 AM
Arrives next day
11h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:41 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 46m • 3 changes
5:45 AM → 12:57 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 1:57 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 12m • 3 changes
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