There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen by train, plane, bus or car
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Train to Eindhoven, fly • 5h 14m
Train • 11h 55m
Bus • 14h 20m
Drive • 8h 47m
Rotterdam to Copenhagen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €65 - €330.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Copenhagen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at København H via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Copenhagen is 698 km. The road distance is 956.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs €95 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Copenhagen train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.
- Distance: 698 km
- Duration: 4h 13m
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Copenhagen, Denmark?
You can take a train from Rotterdam to Copenhagen via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen central train station once daily. Tickets cost 550 kr - 800 kr and the journey takes 14h 20m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 kr - 3600 kr
Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1000 kr - 3900 kr
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 650 kr - 2700 kr
Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 kr - 3300 kr
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 460 kr - 2300 kr
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 750 kr - 3000 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 500 kr - 2000 kr
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 900 kr - 3400 kr
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Eindhoven to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 410 kr - 1300 kr
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 70 kr - 180 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 70 kr - 110 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 120 kr - 180 kr
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 100 kr - 260 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 100 kr - 150 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 180 kr - 260 kr
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 160 kr - 390 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 160 kr - 230 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 270 kr - 390 kr
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 100 kr - 250 kr
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- 100 kr - 150 kr
- 1st Class Full Fare
- 170 kr - 250 kr
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 190 kr - 430 kr
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- 190 kr - 280 kr
- Comfort
- 210 kr - 280 kr
- Premium
- 330 kr - 430 kr
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 240 kr - 550 kr
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- 240 kr - 350 kr
- Comfort
- 270 kr - 370 kr
- Premium
- 410 kr - 550 kr
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 50 kr - 75 kr
- Schedules at
- europeansleeper.eu
- Seats - Budget
- 50 kr - 75 kr
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 130 kr - 190 kr
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 220 kr - 250 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 350 kr - 390 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 550 kr - 1100 kr
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Osnabrück Central Station to Hamburg Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 130 kr - 190 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 340 kr - 470 kr
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Copenhagen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 550 kr - 800 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Rotterdam to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen central train station.
Rotterdam to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at København H station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Copenhagen is 956 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Rotterdam to Copenhagen.
Book your Rotterdam to Copenhagen bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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