The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Rotterdam takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Wilhelmshaven 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Wilhelmshaven and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Wilhelmshaven is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Altstadt and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Wilhelmshaven to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Wilhelmshaven station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Osnabrück Altstadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Wilhelmshaven to Rotterdam train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Wilhelmshaven to Rotterdam train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Wilhelmshaven to Rotterdam train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Eurobahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Rotterdam is 303 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Altstadt, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 12m.