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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 380 miles (612 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$111 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $348 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Rotterdam:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Rotterdam costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $282 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Rotterdam costing on average $348 (€282).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Rotterdam
How to get from Berlin to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM11h55Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)4:45 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM11h55Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)4:45 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1782+
KL17077:15 PM3h00Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$4381One-way1 transfer
Other options
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FlixBus8:27 AM12h28Berlin Südkreuz station8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$451One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus8:50 AM12h05Berlin Spandau8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$461One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus8:39 AM12h16Berlin Hbf8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$461One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:18 PM12h27Berlin Hbf4:45 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$451One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus3:55 PM12h50Berlin Südkreuz station4:45 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$451One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:04 PM12h36Berlin Südkreuz station8:40 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$461One-way2 transfers
AF1135 · AF1740+
32466:15 AM9h42Berlin Brandenburg Airport3:57 PMRotterdam Centraal$3301One-way2 transfers
AF1135 · AF1740+
35486:15 AM9h52Berlin Brandenburg Airport4:07 PMRotterdam Centraal$3301One-way2 transfers
AF1135 · AF1740+
95486:15 AM9h24Berlin Brandenburg Airport3:39 PMRotterdam Centraal$3341One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Rotterdam:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Rotterdam costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $282 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Rotterdam costing on average $348 (€282).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, easyJet, KLM, Luxair to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Alibus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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