- Must visit
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot
The world’s first publicly accessible art-storage depot, letting visitors see thousands of works behind the scenes in a striking mirrored building.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
26
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 $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam without transferring at least 2 times.
S11 · IC 60402 · IC 2022
10205 · IC 60402 · IC 2022
S11 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138
S11 · 20062 · IC 3524 · IC 1122
S11 · 20066 · IC 3532 · IC 1130
28508 · ICE 220 · IC 2832
28512 · ICE 128 · IC 2840
28504 · ICE 222 · IC 2824
S11 · ICE 220 · IC 2832
S11 · ICE 128 · IC 2840Omio 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 $342.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $711 Average price | $49 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 $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $694 (€572) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam costing on average $711 (€586).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Flight takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.63 (€-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.
The table below shows live departures for Dusseldorf Airport to Rotterdam trains for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28508 · ICE 220 · IC 2832 | 9:09 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 2h31 | 11:40 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 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 3036 · IC 2036+ 20014 | 9:33 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h22 | 12:55 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
28512 · ICE 128 · IC 2840 | 11:09 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 2h31 | 1:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 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 | |
IC 3146 · IC 2846+ 20018 · 21232 | 11:33 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h37 | 3:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26717 · 10126 · 20074 · IC 3548 | 11:43 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 2:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
28516 · ICE 126 · IC 2848 | 1:09 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 2h31 | 3:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 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 | |
IC 3052 · IC 2052+ 20022 | 1:33 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h22 | 4:55 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
26721 · 10134 · 20078 · IC 3556 | 1:43 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 3h01 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
28520 · ICE 124 · IC 2856 | 3:09 PM Düsseldorf Airport station | 2h31 | 5:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S11 · 20082 · IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 3:24 PM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 3h20 | 6:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, June 29 | |||||
S11 · S8 · 20060 · IC 3520 | 1:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 6h20 | 7:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 $31 (€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 $31 (€26) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 6:24 AM |
Last train 4:24 PM |
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The world’s first publicly accessible art-storage depot, letting visitors see thousands of works behind the scenes in a striking mirrored building.
Major exhibition hall known for changing shows on art, design, photography, and culture, making it one of Rotterdam’s most consistently rewarding museum visits.
A leading museum on Dutch maritime history with interactive exhibits, historic vessels, and strong links to Rotterdam’s port identity.
A dramatic market hall and architectural showpiece, hugely popular for its giant ceiling artwork and central location near the Cube Houses.
Historic harbor district with canals, old buildings, and a rare prewar atmosphere that contrasts strongly with modern Rotterdam.
Modern waterfront district of striking skyscrapers, bridges, and river views, ideal for architecture fans and photo walks.
A Rotterdam invention of fries topped with döner or shawarma, melted cheese, salad, and garlic sauce. It is one of the city’s most iconic late-night comfort foods.
Battered and fried white fish pieces, usually served with a creamy garlic or remoulade-style sauce. A classic Dutch seafood snack popular in Rotterdam markets.
Raw cured herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. This traditional Dutch street food is widely eaten across the Netherlands, including Rotterdam.
Refined fine-dining restaurant known for creative modern cuisine, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
A famous Rotterdam institution in the former Holland America Line headquarters, popular for seafood, Dutch classics, and historic waterfront ambiance.
Well-known waterfront food hall featuring local producers, bakery items, beer, cheese, and casual bites in an industrial setting.
Prices are high by Dutch standards for hotels and dining, though transit and casual food stay manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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