How to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam

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Compare train, bus, 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $178.

Distance: 380 miles (612 km)

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$100

Average price

$63

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$422

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8h 27m

Average total duration

7h 57m

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11h 39m

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11h 9m

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4h 50m

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1h 50m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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easyJet

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from Berlin to Rotterdam

How to get from Berlin to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM11h55
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55PM11h55
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 148 · IC 642 · IC 2042
08:07AM6h18
Berlin Hbf
02:25PMRotterdam Centraal
$1391One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 148 · ICD 1844
08:07AM6h41
Berlin Hbf
02:48PMRotterdam Centraal
$1391One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 146 · ICD 1852
10:07AM6h41
Berlin Hbf
04:48PMRotterdam Centraal
$1541One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 146 · IC 650 · IC 2050
10:07AM6h18
Berlin Hbf
04:25PMRotterdam Centraal
$1541One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35PM12h15
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:10AM11h40
Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$621One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM12h40
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
08:55PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$731One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Berlin to Rotterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam, 67,04% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Rotterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Rotterdam

Travel 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 Berlin to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Rotterdam:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Rotterdam costing on average $44 (€36).

A bus is $135 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Rotterdam costing on average $178 (€145).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 24m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Berlin to Rotterdam is approximately 380 miles (612 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 40 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Rotterdam The Hague 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, European Sleeper to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, Luxair to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with European Sleeper.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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