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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Koebenhavn H and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg-Altona, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Copenhagen and Rotterdam is 698 km. The road distance is 928.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 11h 44m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Rotterdam bus from?

Copenhagen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Rotterdam train from?

Copenhagen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.

Train or bus from Copenhagen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is to train via Osnabrück which takes 11h 44m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Copenhagen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Copenhagen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Copenhagen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Rotterdam is 929 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Copenhagen to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Copenhagen to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Copenhagen to Rotterdam?

Book your Copenhagen to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Copenhagen to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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Fly Copenhagen Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CPH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 38m
€80–248
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
11h 44m
€104–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N844
14h 10m
€85–130
Drive 928.9 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Rotterdamcar 928.9 km
9h 18m
€199–288
Fly Copenhagen Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CPH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 54m
€111–303
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from København H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 47m
€151–399
Train
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbftrain Rj / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Utrecht Centraaltrain 77
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 4m
€126–264
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 301
2. Take the bus from Hamburg to Utrecht Centraal stationbus
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
14h 5m
€120–130

Copenhagen to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 698.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg-Altona, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 14h 10m.

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