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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Germany is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Germany is to train and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Germany. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via S Südkreuz Bhf/Ostseite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Germany. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Germany?

The distance between Rotterdam and Germany is 240 km. The road distance is 689.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Germany without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Rotterdam to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Germany bus from?

Rotterdam to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Germany train from?

Rotterdam to Germany train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Germany?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Germany is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Germany bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Germany train arrive?

Rotterdam to Germany train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hilversum station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Germany is 690 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Rotterdam to Germany.

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

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Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2659+ hotels available in Germany.

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Germany by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2h 42m
€143–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1325 / ...
12h 13m
€66–99
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain Intercity direct
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
7h 25m
€77–163
Drive 689.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Berlincar 689.6 km
6h 26m
€127–183
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
3h 58m
€123–344
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
8h 2m
€72–222
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain European Sleeper
9h 15m
€67–135

Rotterdam to Germany by train

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Distance: 239.5 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Berlin Südkreuz train station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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