What is the cheapest way to get from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs €130 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Bremerhaven and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bremerhaven and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Bremen Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bremerhaven and Rotterdam is 464 km. The road distance is 397.6 km.

How do I travel from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bremerhaven to Rotterdam bus from?

Bremerhaven to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bremerhaven to Rotterdam train from?

Bremerhaven to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bremerhaven Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam is to train via Osnabrück which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Bremerhaven to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bremerhaven to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz station.

Where does the Bremerhaven to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bremerhaven to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremerhaven to Rotterdam is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bremerhaven to Rotterdam.

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Bremerhaven to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
5h 54m
€72–407
Drive 397.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bremerhaven to Rotterdamcar 397.6 km
4h 30m
€71–103
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf to Bremen Hbftrain Rs2
2. Take the bus from Bremen to Utrecht Centraal stationbus
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 34m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 47m
€139–435
Train
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Re8 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platzbus Re9x / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386 / ...
8h 25m
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 8m
€163–519

Bremerhaven to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 464.1 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Bremerhaven, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Bremen Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station via Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz and Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 8h 25m.

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