How to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam

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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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Driving

$111

Average price

$66

Average price

Cheapest

$348

Average price

$160

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 25m

Average total duration

7h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 41m

Average total duration

11h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 44m

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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

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $66 (€54).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 11h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Rotterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Rotterdam among Omio's users.

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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 · FlixBus
    4:50 PM11h55
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    4:45 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM11h55
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    4:45 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1782+KLM CityhopperKL1707
    7:15 PM3h00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $4381One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:27 AM12h28
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM12h05
    Berlin Spandau
    8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:39 AM12h16
    Berlin Hbf
    8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:18 PM12h27
    Berlin Hbf
    4:45 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM12h50
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    4:45 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:04 PM12h36
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    8:40 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $461One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1135 · AF1740+NS International | IC Brussel3246
    6:15 AM9h42
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    3:57 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3301One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1135 · AF1740+NS International | IC Brussel3548
    6:15 AM9h52
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:07 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3301One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1135 · AF1740+Eurocity Direct9548
    6:15 AM9h24
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    3:39 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3341One-way
    2 transfers

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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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Berlin to Rotterdam. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $66 (€54).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 11h 11m.

The distance from Berlin to Rotterdam is approximately 380 miles (612 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Rotterdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Rotterdam:
  • 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).
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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Alibus.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
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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