The train between Rotterdam and Wilhelmshaven takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Wilhelmshaven. 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 Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 31m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Wilhelmshaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Wilhelmshaven station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Rotterdam to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Wilhelmshaven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Rotterdam and Wilhelmshaven is 303 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via Hengelo and Osnabrück Altstadt in around 6h 36m.