Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
7 h 20 m
Average
8 h 11 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
415 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Rotterdam for Hamburg every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 257 miles (415 km) | |
Average bus duration | 8 h | |
Average bus ticket price | $48 (€42) | |
Bus frequency | 3 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus |
Buses from Rotterdam to Hamburg cover the 257 miles (415 km) long route taking on average 8 h with our travel partners like Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $45 (€39), but the average price of bus tickets is $48 (€42). Travelers depart most frequently from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Hamburg, Bahnsteig Gleis 13 + 14.
You can travel by bus between Rotterdam and Hamburg with BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus for as low as $45 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Rotterdam to Hamburg bus information with FlixBus:
Travel by bus between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Entry Requirements:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Hamburg from Rotterdam closer to your date of departure here
Return travel from Germany to Netherlands is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Netherlands is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Requirements for reentering:
The government of Netherlands has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/8/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your bus to Rotterdam from Hamburg.
There are a few bus stations in Rotterdam to start your trip from including Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), Rotterdam, P+R Capelsebrug and Rotterdam, Zuidplein. In Hamburg you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Hamburg, Bahnsteig Gleis 13 + 14, Hamburg, Hörstener Straße and Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Hamburg, Bahnsteig Gleis 13 + 14.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Hamburg, Bahnsteig Gleis 13 + 14, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city center.
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