The average train between Rotterdam Centrum and Hamburg takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam Centrum to Hamburg. 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 every 3 hours between Rotterdam Centrum and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam Centrum is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam Centrum to Hamburg? 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 Rotterdam Centrum to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centrum station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Rotterdam Centrum to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam Centrum to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam Centrum to Hamburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Hamburg is 413.2 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 6h 14m.