What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Central Station and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Central Station and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via 's-Hertogenbosch and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam?

The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Rotterdam is 435 km. The road distance is 423.2 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam bus from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam train from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam train arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at 's-Hertogenbosch station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

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Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 35m
€48–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
7h 25m
€30–60
Drive 423.2 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdamcar 423.2 km
4h 40m
€75–108
Fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 7m
€130–317
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
6h 41m
€80–245
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
7h 32m
€87–364
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 14m
€92–270
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
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
4h 56m
€170–487
Fly Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 54m
€120–202
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 7m
€166–451

Frankfurt Central Station to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 435.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Frankfurt Central Station, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Rotterdam Centraal via 's-Hertogenbosch and Breda in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 20m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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