What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €39 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main 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 33m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Rotterdam is 436 km. The road distance is 423.9 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Breda which takes 4h 33m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam is to train via Breda which takes 4h 33m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam is 424 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

Book your Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam?

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

Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train via Breda
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 33m
€48–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
7h 20m
€30–65
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Frankfurt to Rotterdamrideshare 425 km
5h 22m
€39
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 14m
€131–313
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain 78
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
5h 43m
€80–314
Train #2
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
5h 46m
€56–118
Drive 423.9 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdamcar 423.9 km
4h 42m
€76–110
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 19m
€93–275
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
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 42m
€170–493
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 57m
€126–187
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 10m
€166–452

Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 435.5 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Rotterdam Centraal via 's-Hertogenbosch and Breda in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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