What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Botlek, Botlekstraat via Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Port of Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam?

The distance between Hamburg and Port of Rotterdam is 543 km. The road distance is 488.2 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €85 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam bus from?

Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam bus arrive?

Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Port of Rotterdam?

There are 852+ hotels available in Port of Rotterdam.

Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 41m
€86–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386 / ...
9h 15m
€51–80
Drive 488.2 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Port of Rotterdamcar 488.2 km
5h 24m
€87–125
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 Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
5h 35m
€114–302
Train via Utrecht
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 Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiedam Centrumtrain
7h 56m
€91–328
Bus via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoombus 388
9h 59m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
5h 21m
€142–455
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
6h 44m
€114–331
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 Train Station to Schiedam Centrumtrain
7h 10m
€203–554

Hamburg to Port of Rotterdam by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 542.7 km
Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Botlek, Welplaatweg via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, and Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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