What are the COVID-19 restrictions for my return trip to Germany from Rotterdam, Netherlands?

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Rotterdam to Hamburg is: Unrestricted Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from Netherlands? Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Rotterdam? What are the requirements? There are no current restrictions What are the safety rules to follow in Hamburg, Germany? The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19: Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet) Face mask: Mandatory Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Hamburg from Rotterdam here.

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Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Rotterdam

Showing times and prices for Mar 31

Cheapest

€73

Average

€77

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

04:50PMHamburg Central Station6h35 11:25PMRotterdam Centraal

2 transfers

€731One-way

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04:37AMHamburg Central Station6h48 11:25AMRotterdam Centraal

2 transfers

€731One-way

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05:45PMHamburg Central Station5h40 11:25PMRotterdam Centraal

2 transfers

€801One-way

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03:45PMHamburg Central Station5h40 09:25PMRotterdam Centraal

2 transfers

€801One-way

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05:45AMHamburg Central Station5h40 11:25AMRotterdam Centraal

2 transfers

€801One-way

Train schedule from Hamburg to Rotterdam

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04:37AMHamburg Central Station6h48 11:25AMRotterdam Centraal

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05:45AMHamburg Central Station5h40 11:25AMRotterdam Centraal

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06:45AMHamburg Central Station6h40 01:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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07:45AMHamburg Central Station5h40 01:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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08:01AMHamburg Central Station6h45 02:46PMRotterdam Centraal

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09:15AMHamburg Central Station7h10 04:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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09:45AMHamburg Central Station5h40 03:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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10:01AMHamburg Central Station6h45 04:46PMRotterdam Centraal

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10:15AMHamburg Central Station7h10 05:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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11:45AMHamburg Central Station5h40 05:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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12:01PMHamburg Central Station6h45 06:46PMRotterdam Centraal

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12:50PMHamburg Central Station6h35 07:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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01:45PMHamburg Central Station5h40 07:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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02:01PMHamburg Central Station6h45 08:46PMRotterdam Centraal

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03:45PMHamburg Central Station5h40 09:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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04:10PMHamburg Central Station6h36 10:46PMRotterdam Centraal

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04:10PMHamburg Central Station6h45 10:55PMRotterdam Centraal

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04:50PMHamburg Central Station6h35 11:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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05:45PMHamburg Central Station5h40 11:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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06:08PMHamburg Central Station6h38 12:46AMRotterdam Centraal

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10:46PMHamburg Central Station11h00 09:46AMRotterdam Centraal

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10:46PMHamburg Central Station9h30 08:16AMRotterdam Centraal

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10:46PMHamburg Central Station10h39 09:25AMRotterdam Centraal

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Fastest train times from Hamburg to Rotterdam

Showing times and prices for Mar 31

Fastest Journey

5 h 40 m

Average

5 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

415 km

It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest

09:45AMHamburg Central Station5h40 03:25PMRotterdam Centraal

2 transfers

€841One-way

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05:45PMHamburg Central Station5h40 11:25PMRotterdam Centraal

2 transfers

€801One-way

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07:45AMHamburg Central Station5h40 01:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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€841One-way

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11:45AMHamburg Central Station5h40 05:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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€841One-way

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01:45PMHamburg Central Station5h40 07:25PMRotterdam Centraal

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€841One-way

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Overview: Train from Hamburg to Rotterdam

	Distance	257 miles (415 km)
	Average train duration	6 h 55 min
	Average train ticket price	$51 (€44)
	Train frequency	15 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or Flixtrain

Trains from Hamburg to Rotterdam cover the 257 miles (415 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 55 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or Flixtrain. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $31 (€27), but the average price of train tickets is $51 (€44). Travelers depart most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Rotterdam trains

You can travel by train between Hamburg and Rotterdam with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $31 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Rotterdam from Hamburg. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Hamburg to Rotterdam with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 7 h 6 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 13 a day

Deutsche Bahn trains from Hamburg to Rotterdam

Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Hamburg to Rotterdam. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Hamburg to Rotterdam and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.

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Travel Tips: Trains from Hamburg to Rotterdam

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Rotterdam.

Travel between Hamburg, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Netherlands from Germany?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from Hamburg?

Conditions of entry:

There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?

When traveling in Netherlands, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
Face mask requirement: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Hamburg and Rotterdam before traveling.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Rotterdam to Hamburg is: Unrestricted

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from Netherlands?

Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Rotterdam?

What are the requirements?

There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Hamburg, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
Face mask: Mandatory

Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Hamburg from Rotterdam here.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets between Hamburg and Rotterdam for as low as $31 (€27) for the next 7 days.

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $51 (€44) for a train ticket from Hamburg to Rotterdam.

The train distance from Hamburg to Rotterdam is around 257 miles (415 km).

While the time it takes to travel 257 miles (415 km) from Hamburg to Rotterdam can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Hamburg to Rotterdam train journey time is on average 6 h 55 min.

There are a few train stations in Hamburg to start your journey from including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg. In Rotterdam you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Noord and Rotterdam Blaak.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.

You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Hamburg Hbf, located approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center of Hamburg. The most popular arrival train station in Rotterdam, called Rotterdam Centraal, is located around 0.6 miles (876 m) away from its city center.

When taking a train from Hamburg to Rotterdam, you can count on Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or Flixtrain for the best way to get you to Rotterdam. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Hamburg to Rotterdam and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The average number of trains departing Hamburg for Rotterdam is 15 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

You can take the first train from Hamburg to Rotterdam at 4: 45 AM. The last train from Hamburg to Rotterdam that you can take departs at 10: 49 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Hamburg to Rotterdam schedule to help you book the best departure time for this trip.

If you book a train ticket from Hamburg to Rotterdam within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $51 (€44) one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets from Hamburg to Rotterdam are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Hamburg

Rotterdam

Hamburg Hbf is the most popular Hamburg railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Hamburg for your trip to Rotterdam.

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Address

Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, Germany

Phone Number

+49 4039184400

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 30 | Sat - Sun: 08: 00 - 20: 15

Public transit options for Hamburg Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U1, U2, U3, U4
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S11, S21, S31
Bus lines: 2, 5, 6, 16, 17, 19, 112, X35, 31, 37
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FLX, NJ, RE, RB, IRE

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Wifi

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Parking

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Address

Hamburg-Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Str. 17, 22765 Hamburg

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking