4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Hamburg
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- CHF 28
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- CHF 79
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 5 h 17 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 5 h 22 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 29
- Distance
- 415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Hamburg will cost around CHF 79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only CHF 28.
To travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:20 AM 7h47 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 1:07 PM Hamburg Hbf CHF 28 1 One-way 1 change
IC 2817 · IC 1719 · 20361 · ICE 23105:50 AM 5h56 Rotterdam Centraal 11:46 AM Hamburg Hbf CHF 45 1 One-way 3 changes- IC 2825 · IC 1727 · 20365 · ICE 614
7:50 AM 6h25 Rotterdam Centraal 2:15 PM Hamburg Hbf CHF 45 1 One-way 3 changes - IC 11418 · ICE 141
3:32 AM 7h05 Rotterdam Centraal 10:37 AM Hamburg Harburg CHF 48 1 One-way 1 change - IC 2865 · IC 1767 · 20385 · ICE 514
5:50 PM 6h25 Rotterdam Centraal 12:15 AM Hamburg Hbf CHF 49 1 One-way 3 changes
- IC 2831 · IC 1733 · ICE 145
9:20 AM 5h17 Rotterdam Centraal 2:37 PM Hamburg Harburg CHF 111 1 One-way 2 changes - IC 2855 · IC 1757 · ICE 241
3:20 PM 5h17 Rotterdam Centraal 8:37 PM Hamburg Harburg CHF 111 1 One-way 2 changes - IC 2839 · IC 1741 · ICE 147
11:20 AM 5h25 Rotterdam Centraal 4:45 PM Hamburg Harburg CHF 111 1 One-way 2 changes - ICD 1833 · ICE 145
9:11 AM 5h26 Rotterdam Centraal 2:37 PM Hamburg Harburg CHF 111 1 One-way 1 change - ICD 1857 · ICE 241
3:11 PM 5h26 Rotterdam Centraal 8:37 PM Hamburg Harburg CHF 111 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Hamburg
Netherlands
Germany
Trains from Rotterdam to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF 25 but you can travel from only CHF 12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 415 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 415 km |
Average train duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Rotterdam to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Hamburg trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICD 1865 · ICE 243 · ICE 104 | Delayed 5:11 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h05 | 10:19 PM 10:19 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2065 · IC 665 · ICE 243 · ICE 104 | Delayed 5:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h41 | 10:19 PM 10:19 PMHamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 2865 · IC 1767 · 20385 · ICE 2514 | Delayed 5:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h25 | 11:17 PM 11:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1167 · IC 3565 · 20095 · IC 2349 | 6:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 10h54 | 5:09 AM Hamburg Harburg | 5 changes | |
| Thursday, 12 November | |||||
| IC 11418 · ICE 141 | 3:32 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h05 | 10:37 AM Hamburg Harburg | 1 change | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 5:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 7h47 | 1:07 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 5:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 7h35 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 change | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 5:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 7h47 | 1:07 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2817 · IC 1719 · 20361 · ICE 2310 | 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h56 | 11:46 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 2821 · IC 1723 · 20363 · ICE 1036 | 6:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h01 | 12:51 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 2825 · IC 1727 · 20365 · ICE 614 | 7:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h25 | 2:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICD 1833 · ICE 145 | 9:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h26 | 2:37 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 change | |
| IC 2831 · IC 1733 · ICE 145 | 9:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h17 | 2:37 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 changes | |
| IC 2833 · IC 1735 · 20369 · ICE 612 | 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h25 | 4:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 2837 · IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 1032 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h49 | 4:39 PM Hamburg Harburg | 3 changes | |
| ICD 1841 · ICE 147 | 11:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h34 | 4:45 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 change | |
| IC 2839 · IC 1741 · ICE 147 | 11:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h25 | 4:45 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 changes | |
| IC 2841 · IC 1743 · 20373 · ICE 610 | 11:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h25 | 6:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICD 1849 · ICE 149 · ICE 108 | On time 1:11 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h04 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2847 · IC 1749 · ICE 149 · ICE 108 | On time 1:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h55 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 2849 · IC 1751 · 20377 · ICE 518 | On time 1:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h25 | 8:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICD 1857 · ICE 241 | On time 3:11 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h26 | 8:37 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 change | |
| IC 2855 · IC 1757 · ICE 241 | On time 3:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 5h17 | 8:37 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 changes | |
| IC 2857 · IC 1759 · 20381 · ICE 516 | On time 3:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h26 | 10:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| IC 1159 · IC 3557 · 20091 · 10159 | 4:15 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h42 | 10:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5 changes | |
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
metronom
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Rotterdam and Hamburg
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FAQs: Rotterdam to Hamburg train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Hamburg
Most Rotterdam to Hamburg trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rotterdam station do trains to Hamburg leave from?
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Getting to Rotterdam Noord from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
Getting to Rotterdam Alexander from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Alexander is 6 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Alexander train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Alexander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Alexander, Brasserie Waalhaven
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Alexander: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander, NH Capelle, Campanile Rotterdam Oost.
Which Hamburg station do trains from Rotterdam arrive at?
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Getting to Hamburg-Harburg from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Getting to Hamburg Airport from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport train station facilities and services
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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