The average train between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven. 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 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bremerhaven at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Bremerhaven Hbf station via Hilversum station and Bremen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Rotterdam to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Bremerhaven train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Bremerhaven Hbf station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Bremerhaven is 330 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bremerhaven Hbf via Hilversum and Bremen Hbf in around 6h 24m.