The cheapest and fastest trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
It's difficult to get from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam without transferring at least 4 times.
S11 · 20076 · IC 3552 · IC 115012:24 PM3h20Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station3:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$631One-way3 transfers
26808 · 20068 · IC 3536 · IC 11348:32 AM3h12Düsseldorf Airport station11:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$631One-way3 transfers
S11 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11389:24 AM3h20Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station12:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$631One-way3 transfers
26810 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11389:32 AM3h12Düsseldorf Airport station12:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$631One-way3 transfers
26812 · 20072 · IC 3544 · IC 114210:32 AM3h12Düsseldorf Airport station1:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$631One-way3 transfers
26711 · 10114 · 20068 · IC 35368:43 AM3h01Düsseldorf Airport station11:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$711One-way4 transfers
26717 · 10126 · 20074 · IC 354811:43 AM3h01Düsseldorf Airport station2:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$711One-way4 transfers
26719 · 10130 · 20076 · IC 355212:43 PM3h01Düsseldorf Airport station3:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$711One-way4 transfers
26721 · 10134 · 20078 · IC 35561:43 PM3h01Düsseldorf Airport station4:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$711One-way4 transfers
26725 · 10142 · 20082 · IC 35643:43 PM3h01Düsseldorf Airport station6:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$711One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $354.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $736 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam costing on average $64 (€51).
A bus is $718 (€572) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam costing on average $736 (€586).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Flight takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€51) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.07 (€-10.41). The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S11 · 20068 · IC 3536 · IC 1134 | 8:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 11:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26808 · 20068 · IC 3536 · IC 1134 | 8:32 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 11:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26711 · 10114 · 20068 · IC 3536 | 8:43 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 11:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
S11 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 9:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 12:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26810 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 9:32 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 12:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
IC 2013 · ICE 158 · IC 1742 | 10:06 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 4h04 | 2:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S11 · 20072 · IC 3544 · IC 1142 | 10:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 1:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26812 · 20072 · IC 3544 · IC 1142 | 10:32 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 1:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
20016+ 10122 · 20072 · IC 3544 | 10:33 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h11 | 1:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
S11 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 11:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 2:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26814 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 11:32 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 2:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26717 · 10126 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 11:43 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 2:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
IC 2156 · ICE 156 · IC 1750 | On time 12:06 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 4h04 | 4:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S11 · 20076 · IC 3552 · IC 1150 | 12:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 3:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26816 · 20076 · IC 3552 · IC 1150 | 12:32 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 3:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26719 · 10130 · 20076 · IC 3552 | 12:43 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 3:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
S11 · 20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154 | 1:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26818 · 20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154 | 1:32 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26721 · 10134 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 1:43 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
S11 · 20080 · IC 3560 · IC 1158 | 2:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 5:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26820 · 20080 · IC 3560 · IC 1158 | 2:32 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 5:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26723 · 10138 · 20080 · IC 3560 | 2:43 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 5:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
S11 · 20082 · IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 3:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 6:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26822 · 20082 · IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 3:32 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 6:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26725 · 10142 · 20082 · IC 3564 | 3:43 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 6:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
S11 · 20084 · IC 3568 · IC 1166 | 4:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 7:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26824 · 20084 · IC 3568 · IC 1166 | 4:32 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 7:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
20028+ 10146 · 20084 · IC 3568 | 4:33 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h11 | 7:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
S11 · 20086 · IC 3572 · IC 1170 | 5:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 8:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26826 · 20086 · IC 3572 · IC 1170 | 5:32 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h12 | 8:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26729 · 10150 · 20086 · IC 3572 | 5:43 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 8:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam
Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 16:24. The fastest train covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 6:24 AM |
Last train 4:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Dusseldorf Airport and Rotterdam from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- 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.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with free parking options nearby.
- Restaurant Alexander
- Brasserie Waalhaven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander
- NH Capelle
- Campanile Rotterdam Oost
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for trains to Utrecht and Rotterdam Central
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
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