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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund 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 6h.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dortmund and Rotterdam is 252 km. The road distance is 249.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €27 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rotterdam bus from?

Dortmund to Rotterdam bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rotterdam train from?

Dortmund to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €27 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Utrecht, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Dortmund to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Dortmund to Rotterdam bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Where does the Dortmund to Rotterdam train arrive?

Dortmund to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Rotterdam is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Dortmund to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Dortmund to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
3h 53m
€27–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1361 / ...
6h
€23–40
Bus via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoombus 388
4h 17m
€37–43
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Dortmund Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
3h 22m
€27–105
Drive 249.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Rotterdamcar 249.5 km
2h 37m
€45–65
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
5h 59m
€54–132
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 36m
€143–367

Dortmund to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 251.8 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom via Utrecht Centraal station and Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde in around 4h 17m.

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