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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs €120 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Rotterdam?

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

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €75 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Hamburg to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Rotterdam?

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

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

Book your Hamburg to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Rotterdam?

Book your Hamburg to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 852+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Rotterdam?

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

Hamburg to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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

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Train
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
6h 38m
€78–315
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 / ...
6h 57m
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h
€108–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386 / ...
8h 20m
€40–70
Drive 469.4 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Rotterdamcar 469.4 km
5h 12m
€84–121
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 47m
€126–458
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 37m
€108–313
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 35m
€197–537

Hamburg to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 517.1 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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