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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Rotterdam is to car ferry which costs €45 - €270 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct ferry between Harwich and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct ferry from Harwich to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harwich International Port and arriving at Port of Hoek van Holland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Manningtree, Liverpool Street station and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Harwich to Rotterdam?

The distance between Harwich and Rotterdam is 624 km.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €90 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Harwich to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Rotterdam train from?

Harwich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

What is the time difference between Harwich and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Harwich. It is currently 11:54 AM in Harwich and 12:54 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Harwich to Rotterdam train arrive?

Harwich to Rotterdam train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Harwich to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Harwich to Rotterdam by train, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
6h 10m
€92–257
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
9h 9m
€46–269
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Harwich to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
5h 59m
€220–260
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3h 44m
€148–430
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Harwich to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
7h 6m
€109–193
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 8m
€187–569
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain
2. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane STN - RTM
5h 18m
€214–435
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 39m
€167–466
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 13m
€88–311

Harwich to Rotterdam by train and subway

40Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 624.5 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Rotterdam Centraal via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland twice daily. Tickets cost €40–260 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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