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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Düsseldorf central bus station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam is 234 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 2h 29m and costs €26 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Rotterdam bus from?

Düsseldorf to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Rotterdam train from?

Düsseldorf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is to train via Utrecht which takes 2h 29m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Düsseldorf to Rotterdam train arrive?

Düsseldorf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Düsseldorf to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Düsseldorf to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 847+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Can I share a ride from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Düsseldorf to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2h 29m
€26–53
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Düsseldorf to Rotterdamrideshare 212.9 km
2h 35m
€11–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
3h 5m
€17–35
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 55m
€130–322
Train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
4h 40m
€40–73
Drive 212.9 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Rotterdamcar 212.9 km
2h 24m
€38–55

Düsseldorf to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 234.3 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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