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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The distance between Dortmund and Rotterdam Centraal Station is 260 km. The road distance is 251 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus from?

Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station train from?

Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station train arrive?

Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Book your Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam Centraal Station?

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Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station by bus, train, train (Eurostar), night train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
3h 12m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
4h 10m
€22–40
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 56m
€32–89
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 26m
€27–104
Drive 251 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Stationcar 251 km
2h 34m
€45–65
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 43m
€142–373

Dortmund to Rotterdam Centraal Station by train and foot

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.4 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal Station via Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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