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 $44. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $182.

Distance: 380 miles (612 km)

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Flight

$102

Average price

$64

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Cheapest

$430

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8h 27m

Average total duration

7h 57m

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30m

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11h 39m

Average total duration

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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from Berlin to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM11h20
    Berlin Spandau
    8:10 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM11h20
    Berlin Spandau
    8:10 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2582
    11:40 AM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    1:05 PMBrussels Airport
    $4921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:39 AM11h31
    Berlin Hbf
    8:10 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    8:28 AM11h42
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    8:10 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:49 PM8h41
    Berlin Spandau
    9:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM11h50
    Berlin Spandau
    8:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $841One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:39 AM12h01
    Berlin Hbf
    8:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:28 AM12h12
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    8:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1674 · SK547+NS International | IC Brussel3550
    10:05 AM6h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:35 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1674 · SK547+NS International | IC Brussel3552
    10:05 AM7h00
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:05 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1674 · SK547+NS International | IC Brussel3554
    10:05 AM7h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:35 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3451One-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 $44 (€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 $45 (€36).

A bus is $138 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Rotterdam costing on average $182 (€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 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 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, Alibus, 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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