The average train between Rotterdam and Hamburg Hbf takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Hamburg Hbf. 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 twice daily between Rotterdam and Hamburg Hbf. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Hamburg Hbf at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Hamburg Hbf. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station via Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Rotterdam to Hamburg Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Hamburg Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.
Book your Rotterdam to Hamburg Hbf train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and metronom.
The distance between Rotterdam and Hamburg Hbf is 413.8 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbf via Hilversum and Hamburg-Harburg in around 6h 25m.
