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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam without transferring at least once.
20074 · IC 3548 · IC 114611:48 AM2h56Düsseldorf Hbf2:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$621One-way2 transfers- 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11389:48 AM2h56Düsseldorf Hbf12:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$621One-way2 transfers
- 20062 · IC 3524 · IC 11225:48 AM2h56Düsseldorf Hbf8:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$621One-way2 transfers
- S8 · 20060 · IC 3520 · IC 11184:32 AM3h12Düsseldorf Hbf7:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$621One-way3 transfers
- 20066 · IC 3532 · IC 11307:48 AM2h56Düsseldorf Hbf10:44 AMRotterdam Centraal$621One-way2 transfers
- ICE 128 · IC 284011:11 AM2h29Düsseldorf Hbf1:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1541One-way1 transfer
- ICE 126 · IC 28481:11 PM2h29Düsseldorf Hbf3:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1461One-way1 transfer
- ICE 220 · IC 28329:11 AM2h29Düsseldorf Hbf11:40 AMRotterdam Centraal$1131One-way1 transfer
- ICE 222 · IC 28247:11 AM2h29Düsseldorf Hbf9:40 AMRotterdam Centraal$871One-way1 transfer
- ICE 124 · IC 28563:11 PM2h29Düsseldorf Hbf5:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1101One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf 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 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $401.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $814 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $791 (€638) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam costing on average $814 (€657).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Flight takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.70 (€-16.69). The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 40m 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
Düsseldorf to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Rotterdam trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 60402 · IC 2022 | Delayed 4:26 AM 6:17 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 3h08 | 9:25 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 224 · IC 2872 | Delayed 5:22 PM 7:11 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 20090 · IC 3580 · IC 1178 | 7:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 10:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 120 · IC 2880 | On time 9:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 11:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 20094 · IC 3588 · IC 1186 | 9:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h08 | 12:56 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| 26436 · 18978 · 32586 · IC 2992 | 10:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h53 | 6:14 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
 20040+IC 3012 · IC 2012 | 10:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h29 | 6:55 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
| S8 · 20060 · IC 3520 · IC 1118 | 4:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h12 | 7:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| 20062 · IC 3524 · IC 1122 | 5:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 8:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 222 · IC 2824 | On time 7:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 9:40 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 20066 · IC 3532 · IC 1130 | 7:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 10:44 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 220 · IC 2832 | On time 9:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 11:40 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 9:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 12:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 128 · IC 2840 | On time 11:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 1:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 11:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 2:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 126 · IC 2848 | On time 1:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 3:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154 | 1:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 4:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 124 · IC 2856 | On time 3:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 5:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 20082 · IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 3:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 6:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 122 · IC 2864 | On time 5:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 7:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| 20086 · IC 3572 · IC 1170 | 5:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h56 | 8:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 224 · IC 2872 | On time 7:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h29 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Düsseldorf 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
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Traveling by train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
The train connection between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam offers a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two cities. With services provided by Deutsche Bahn and VIAS Rail GmbH, passengers can enjoy comfortable rides with scenic views along the route. The journey typically takes around 2-3 hours, making it an ideal option for both day trips and longer stays in either city.
Train Connection: Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
The train connection between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam takes approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes, with no direct trains available. There are typically 2 connections per day, requiring a transfer during the journey.
Düsseldorf to Rotterdam Train Connection
The first daily train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam departs at 06:48 AM, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of these two cities. The last journey of the day leaves at 08:26 PM, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their day before returning in the evening.
Train Ticket Prices from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
The cheapest ticket price for a train connection between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam is €38. The average ticket price typically hovers around €47, making it an accessible option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant cities.
Exploring Rotterdam: A Journey Through Iconic Landmarks
The Erasmus Bridge, affectionately known as "De Zwaan" or "The Swan," was completed in 1996 and has since become an iconic symbol of Rotterdam's modern architecture. Its striking design features a single, soaring pylon that supports the bridge’s cable-stayed structure, making it not only functional but also visually stunning against the city skyline. As you walk across this impressive span, take a moment to appreciate how it connects both sides of the river while embodying Rotterdam's spirit of innovation.
Next on our journey is Markthal, which opened its doors in 2014 and quickly transformed into a culinary hotspot for locals and visitors alike. This architectural marvel combines residential apartments with an indoor market featuring over 100 food stalls offering fresh produce from around the world; it's truly a feast for your senses! Don't miss out on gazing at the breathtaking artwork adorning its ceiling—it's like walking through an edible gallery!
Finally, we arrive at the Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen), designed by architect Piet Blom in the late 1970s to represent urban living within nature. These tilted cube-shaped homes are built atop hexagonal pylons and create a unique neighborhood experience unlike any other; they challenge traditional notions of space and functionality. Be sure to step inside one during your visit—it offers fascinating insights into innovative Dutch housing solutions while providing spectacular views from above!
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingLuggage Carts- 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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