What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam is to rideshare which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg (State) and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Rathausmarkt and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg (State) and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam?

The distance between Hamburg (State) and Rotterdam is 517 km. The road distance is 469.4 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 3m and costs €80 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam bus from?

Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam train from?

Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam is to train via Osnabrück which takes 6h 3m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam train arrive?

Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 846+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam?

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

Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train via Osnabrück
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
6h 3m
€81–303
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Rotterdamrideshare 468.7 km
5h 9m
€24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
7h 59m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 56m
€145–455
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386 / ...
9h 6m
€47–83
Drive 469.4 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Rotterdamcar 469.4 km
5h 12m
€84–122
Fly Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 22m
€129–301
Fly Hamburg Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 35m
€108–323
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 57m
€219–552
Fly Hamburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 19m
€111–285

Hamburg (State) to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 516.9 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Hamburg (State), Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h.

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